MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front axle 195x65r15 rear axle 185x65r15
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator offside front (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low offside (4.1.2 (a))
front axle 195x65r15 rear axle 185x65r15
Front and rear axle different on axle 195/65/15 front 185/6515 rear matched pairs
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak significant oil leak ()
compression leak past injector ???
compression leak past injector ???
Front and rear axle different on axle 195/65/15 front 185/6515 rear matched pairs
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak significant oil leak ()
bonnet catch difficult to open
engine pulley noisy
suspect engine diesel injector seal leaking exhaust gasses
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
bonnet catch difficult to open
engine pulley noisy
suspect engine diesel injector seal leaking exhaust gasses
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
engine injector seals causing slight leaking of exhaust fumes
nearside rear tyre walls deteriated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust strap breaking away.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nsr &osr tyres cracked around sidewalls
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN08 CXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VN08 CXT, 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 VN08 CXT registered?
VN08 CXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2008.
Is VN08 CXT safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN08 CXT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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