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CE08 EWH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,158 mi
Last recorded91,158 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 91,158 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 68,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 68,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 57,658 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,470 miles

chip in offside of front screen just outside of zone A

exhaust corroding

front sub frame corroding

nearside front hub and cv joint covered in grease

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease from inner clip

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2019 56,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lenses deteriorating needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chip in offside of front screen just outside of zone A

exhaust corroding

front sub frame corroding

nearside front hub and cv joint covered in grease

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease from inner clip

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2018

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside outer cv gaiters leaking grease from clips

Fail 4 Oct 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated so no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside outer cv gaiters leaking grease from clips

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,918 miles

casting on front hubs is starting to corrode

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

outer cv boots are weeping slightly

slight damage to windscreen within limits

Fail 11 Oct 2017 43,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (5.2.6)

casting on front hubs is starting to corrode

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

outer cv boots are weeping slightly

slight damage to windscreen within limits

Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,530 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,432 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,591 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,533 miles

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 21,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,303 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 EWH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWH, 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 EWH registered?

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

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