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AU08 EBZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,769 mi
Last recorded53,769 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 EBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 51,450 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 51,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2022 45,385 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 45,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

turbo intake pipe lose

Pass 3 Dec 2021 40,270 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 31,012 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 30,868 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 18,084 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 17,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 23 May 2017 16,612 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 May 2016 15,668 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 14,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken, not insecure

Fail 21 May 2015 14,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken, not insecure

Pass 22 May 2014 13,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box bracket hanger broken, system not insecure

Pass 21 May 2013 11,865 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 10,140 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,160 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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AU08 EBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU08 EBZ, 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 AU08 EBZ registered?

AU08 EBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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