MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
OSR light damaged
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
OSR light damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Intermittant light goes out with stop lights and indicators (Poor earth?) (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs a little corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white / lens broken (1.3.2e)
offside rear light cluster damaged but no white light to rear and no sharp edges
rear exhaust bracket snapped but still supported
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 JUF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 CA08 JUF, 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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CA08 JUF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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