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NY08 MFV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,941 mi
Last recorded104,941 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 MFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 104,941 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section near joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 103,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 103,872 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,412 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,966 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,364 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,002 miles

Front brakes appear low

front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,174 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,925 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,112 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 MFV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MFV, 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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NY08 MFV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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