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AP08 EUX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,289 mi
Last recorded44,289 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EUX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 44,289 miles

Engine oil leak onto exhaust flex section

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 43,312 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 42,364 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 41,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 40,469 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,524 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 37,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 35,755 miles

Nearside Front slightly perished

Offside Front slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2017 34,355 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 34,355 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 32,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 31,252 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewalls

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 27 May 2014 30,078 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 30,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 29,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,822 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 20,153 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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AP08 EUX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AP08 EUX, 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 AP08 EUX registered?

AP08 EUX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AP08 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 EUX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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