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CA08 XRC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 117,191 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded, not within the prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to access wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 116,908 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded, not within the prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to access wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 106,158 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill holed and corroded

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

corrosion on length of sills n/side and o/side , metal going weak

corrosion rear inner sills and rear chassie

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,925 miles

Front brake discs corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,525 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 60,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,035 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,743 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,347 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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CA08 XRC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XRC, 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 CA08 XRC registered?

CA08 XRC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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