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NX08 WXA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,747 mi
Last recorded140,747 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 WXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 140,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 128,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 117,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Both sides (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 112,380 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 112,380 miles

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

n/s/f sill corroded - not within 30cm

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,347 miles

Bad oil leak

Engine very noisy

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre 2.4mm ,,,offside front tyre 2.6mm

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside top headlight mounting damaged

Spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,542 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 97,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,903 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 89,903 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,003 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 82,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,305 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 WXA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

NX08 WXA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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