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CE08 EWP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,512 mi
Last recorded37,512 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 37,512 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 29,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,649 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 29,647 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 28,499 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 24,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,030 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,047 miles

rearexhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,163 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,764 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,814 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 EWP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

CE08 EWP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for CE08 EWP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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