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NX08 VVS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,365 mi
Last recorded127,365 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,365 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 127,325 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural part of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 120,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural part of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare tyre deflated

Fail 30 Oct 2018 115,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare tyre deflated

Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,136 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

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

Front Imbalance on front brakes.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Outer sills corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 112,133 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/s & O/s (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)

Both front tyres starting to crack.

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

Front Imbalance on front brakes.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Outer sills corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 107,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi to w/cylinder pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,289 miles

o/s/f , n/s/f ,o/s/r tyres worn to wear bars , n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 21 Mar 2016 106,384 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f , n/s/f ,o/s/r tyres worn to wear bars , n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,823 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 95,823 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 87,724 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn to wear bars

Fail 28 May 2014 87,724 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,664 miles

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 VVS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NX08 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

NX08 VVS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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