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SP08 NRV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,279 mi
Last recorded80,279 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 NRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Dec 2020 75,577 miles

Damage to N/S of vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2020 75,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Damage to N/S of vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,277 miles

Nearside Rear light has damage but no white light showing

both front brake discs worn but ok on brake test

Fail 11 Jun 2019 69,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light has damage but no white light showing

both front brake discs worn but ok on brake test

Pass 30 May 2018 64,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

flue filler flap is missing but cap is present and lockable

Fail 30 May 2018 64,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

flue filler flap is missing but cap is present and lockable

Pass 15 May 2017 58,307 miles

Nearside drive shaft seal leaking

rear wiper split

Fail 15 May 2017 58,307 miles

Nearside drive shaft seal leaking

rear wiper split

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,302 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,351 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s/r light unit broken

Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s/r light unit broken

Pass 20 May 2014 39,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,314 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,013 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,195 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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SP08 NRV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP08 NRV, 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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SP08 NRV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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