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PJ08 NHZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,793 mi
Last recorded110,793 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 NHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 110,793 miles

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 25 May 2019 106,800 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 25 May 2019 106,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 May 2018 99,504 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 99,503 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2017 88,122 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 88,121 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 78,506 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 78,480 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 71,488 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 71,488 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 61,433 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2013 51,688 miles

minor wheel bearing noise from nsf.

Fail 30 May 2013 51,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

minor wheel bearing noise from nsf.

Pass 23 May 2012 38,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

Pass 25 May 2011 27,678 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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PJ08 NHZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ08 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 PJ08 NHZ registered?

PJ08 NHZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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