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AE08 MRG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,464 mi
Last recorded104,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MRG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 104,464 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 104,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,028 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,341 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 62,341 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,597 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,471 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,740 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 27 Jun 2011 23,423 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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AE08 MRG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE08 MRG, 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 AE08 MRG registered?

AE08 MRG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AE08 MRG safe to buy?

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