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SW08 NFE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

89,829 mi
Last recorded89,829 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 NFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 89,829 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear seat are missing during mot testing

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 89,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear seat are missing during mot testing

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 89,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

underbody corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 89,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,225 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 88,223 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,173 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 83,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer and inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,641 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased to prevent corrosion taking place.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,360 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

section of airbox trunking missing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 66,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

section of airbox trunking missing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,175 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 54,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2012 41,744 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2012 41,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,922 miles

N/S/F Tyre Close To Legal Limit Plus Bald On Outer Edge

O/S/F Tyre Close To Legal Limit

Wear On Clutch Pedal Rubber

Fail 18 Aug 2011 38,922 miles

N/S/F Tyre Close To Legal Limit Plus Bald On Outer Edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre Close To Legal Limit

Wear On Clutch Pedal Rubber

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,170 miles

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

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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SW08 NFE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 SW08 NFE, 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 SW08 NFE registered?

SW08 NFE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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