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NY08 CDX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,503 mi
Last recorded69,503 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,503 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 69,500 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,544 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both slightly pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear slightly perrished

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion around rear axle mounting prescribed area

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,544 miles

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both slightly pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear slightly perrished

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion around rear axle mounting prescribed area

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,436 miles

play in both front antirollbar droplinks

Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,817 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,817 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,539 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 51,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tires perishig worn on out side edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,217 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 30,217 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NY08 CDX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NY08 CDX, 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 NY08 CDX registered?

NY08 CDX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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