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C18 RMH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,759 mi
Last recorded112,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 RMH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,759 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 112,759 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 100,840 miles

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 100,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,973 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 88,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,815 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 76,727 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 65,691 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 51,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 45,728 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 45,728 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 40,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,974 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

child seat fitted to middle rear seat unable to test seat or seat belt

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unbale to test seat or seat belt

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,588 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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C18 RMH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 C18 RMH, 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 C18 RMH registered?

C18 RMH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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