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NX08 UUJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,974 mi
Last recorded108,974 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 UUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,974 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,061 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 95,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine man light on dash

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre has tears in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,729 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy engine oil leak

nsr tyre cracks between treads. cords not visible

Fail 9 Jan 2015 79,729 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy engine oil leak

nsr tyre cracks between treads. cords not visible

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,116 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,920 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,552 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,653 miles

Back box of exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

O/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking on side walls

speedo bulbs off

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,459 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly perished.

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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NX08 UUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX08 UUJ, 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 NX08 UUJ registered?

NX08 UUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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