MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,837 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush minor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts approx 3mm +both shoulders worn off (5.2.3 (e))
clutch pedal rubber pad missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section flange joint to middle (6.1.2 (a))
Spare wheel carrier insecure no spare wheel fitted into carrier (6.1.5 (a))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts inner shoulder worn thru just showing top of cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush minor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts approx 3mm +both shoulders worn off (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts just begininmg to deteriorate (3.4 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber pad missing
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wipers smearing slightly
Rear brakes slightly out of balance across the axle
drivers carpet mat obstructs operation of clutch pedal
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
o/s front wiper split but still clearing screen effectively
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
o/s front wiper split but still clearing screen effectively
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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NV08 YCU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV08 YCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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NV08 YCU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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