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YD08 NDZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,603 mi
Last recorded115,603 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 NDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,603 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (DOT 2413) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SLEAVES (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 111,018 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough TOP MOUNT (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT START OPERATING TILL PULLED HALF WAY (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (DOT 2413) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SLEAVES (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 91,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 82,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,245 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 58,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,082 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 49,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,724 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,528 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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YD08 NDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 YD08 NDZ, 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 YD08 NDZ registered?

YD08 NDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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