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CE08 EAY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,126 mi
Last recorded66,126 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EAY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on edges - almost to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked in tread - nearside tyre also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 55,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 53,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 51,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked/perished and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,451 miles

Oil leak minor ()

nearside rear tyre approx 3mm

Fail 15 Dec 2017 48,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak minor ()

nearside rear tyre approx 3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,966 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 39,965 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 39,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,700 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 30,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,766 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,494 miles

both rear tyres scuffed

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,008 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 19,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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CE08 EAY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE08 EAY, 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 CE08 EAY registered?

CE08 EAY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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