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NV08 YCU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,837 miles

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 91,837 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,660 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 80,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,297 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2018 67,997 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 67,964 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,083 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 46,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,452 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,431 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,431 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,740 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 23,740 miles

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?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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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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What year was NV08 YCU registered?

NV08 YCU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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