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CE08 UKZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,873 mi
Last recorded185,873 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 UKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 185,873 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 185,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 181,696 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 181,696 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 181,535 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 178,714 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 178,714 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 175,749 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

movement in o/s rack arm

o/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 22 Aug 2019 165,444 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 150,170 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 150,170 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 129,235 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 129,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,216 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,057 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 15,219 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,742 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 UKZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

CE08 UKZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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