MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear suspension starting to corrode
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor outer edge wear 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside number plate lamp lens missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
steering rack damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp staying lit (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust bracket broken on rear box
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust bracket broken on rear box
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pressure switch (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust box band corroded exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis strut top assembly (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis strut top assembly (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pressure switch (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust box band corroded exhaust still supported
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front strut tops noisy
rear exhaust corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear exhaust box hanger broken
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear exhaust box hanger broken
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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CA08 XRO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 CA08 XRO, 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 XRO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2008.
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