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NX08 VVY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,888 mi
Last recorded89,888 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,888 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,888 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,771 miles

ol leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2017 80,766 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ol leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,217 miles

osr tyre worn close to limit

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seat being fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,123 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

osr tyre worn close to limit

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seat being fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 62,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

no emission readings,manual pass

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

no emission readings,manual pass

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,290 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,350 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 VVY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

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

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