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NX59 XAO

2009 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,832 mi
Last recorded168,832 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 XAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 168,832 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 160,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 160,349 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 152,306 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 152,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 140,885 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 140,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 123,130 miles

Handbrake performs but requires attention

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 123,130 miles

Handbrake performs but requires attention

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,918 miles

All seatbelts require manual assistance to fully retract

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 105,916 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All seatbelts require manual assistance to fully retract

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 88,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,833 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child seat insecure

Offside Rear Child seat insecure

Offside Rear Child seat straps twisted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 67,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Child seat insecure

Offside Rear Child seat insecure

Offside Rear Child seat straps twisted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,574 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 51,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,329 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 30,719 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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NX59 XAO is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 78,810 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 C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX59 XAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NX59 XAO is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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