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CE08 EVT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,190 mi
Last recorded122,190 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 122,190 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 122,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 120,971 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 116,194 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 116,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,341 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 99,254 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 91,364 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,801 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,828 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,828 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,064 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,342 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,679 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 43,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,545 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,243 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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CE08 EVT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

CE08 EVT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 EVT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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