2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Diesel · ML08 NMJ
2008 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 101,741 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML08 NMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 101,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML08 NMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Xsara (ML08 NMJ) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
ML08 NMJ Mileage History
- 27/09/202470,651 mi
- 28/09/202470,657 mi+6 mi
- 02/10/202590,905 mi+20,248 mi
- 02/10/202590,905 mi
- 03/10/2026101,741 mi+10,836 mi
Average of roughly 15,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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