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PE08 NHZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,159 mi
Last recorded89,159 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 NHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 89,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,077 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing bolt missing but still secure

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 84,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing bolt missing but still secure

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,367 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing bolt missing but still secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rack end joint has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,801 miles

outer sills swelling and weakening with corrosion

rear brakes uneven brakes show a brake imbalance

Fail 12 Apr 2019 65,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust split at back box

outer sills swelling and weakening with corrosion

rear brakes uneven brakes show a brake imbalance

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,003 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,356 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,355 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,931 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,552 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2015 48,552 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,749 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake fluid reqs changing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 33,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 23,965 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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PE08 NHZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE08 NHZ, 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 PE08 NHZ registered?

PE08 NHZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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