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NY08 MFU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,825 mi
Last recorded33,825 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 MFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,825 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 33,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strut (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,045 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 32,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 31,104 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,384 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,035 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,370 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,221 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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NY08 MFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NY08 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

NY08 MFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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The MOT history for NY08 MFU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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