MOT Status
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91,048 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe [before rear axle ] (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front spring fitted up side down jumping in carrier
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiplicity exhaust corroded to 2nd skin (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges void of tread worn through to the 2nd rubber (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
brake pad lamp on pads dont appear worn to limit{difficult to see}
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiplicity exhaust corroded to 2nd skin (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges void of tread worn through to the 2nd rubber (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
brake pad lamp on pads dont appear worn to limit{difficult to see}
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear rear silencer outer casing deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust strap broken
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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CA08 XLJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 CA08 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 July 2008.
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