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NY08 CXG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

283,832 mi
Last recorded283,832 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 CXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 283,832 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 283,809 miles

Emissions not tested because exhaust is broken at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 269,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 164,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 160,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 160,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking switch (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 156,298 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 156,268 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 143,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 127,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 127,725 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,776 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,776 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,206 miles

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

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)

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 CXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

NY08 CXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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