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SN08 NWF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,071 mi
Last recorded92,071 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 NWF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 92,071 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at front corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 92,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at front corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,027 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 81,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 77,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 71,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel cooler looks damp,no leaks found

Fail 18 May 2018 71,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel cooler looks damp,no leaks found

Pass 17 May 2017 64,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cooler under floor looks damp

Fail 17 May 2017 64,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cooler under floor looks damp

Pass 9 May 2016 55,660 miles

Rear exhaust silencer band broken

windscreen marked due to wipers

Fail 9 May 2016 55,660 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer band broken

windscreen marked due to wipers

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,385 miles

rear exhaust band broken

scratches on windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2015 48,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust band broken

scratches on windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,768 miles

exhaust rear hanger corroded

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

o/s/f tyre near wearbands

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,944 miles

rear exhaust silencer band broken

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,340 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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SN08 NWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SN08 NWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN08 NWF registered?

SN08 NWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is SN08 NWF safe to buy?

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