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CP08 URJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 URJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 68,956 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,909 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 59,909 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 54,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 51,006 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 38,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 35,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,899 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 21,236 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 9,573 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 9,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 9,395 miles

damage to body all round

Fail 8 Sep 2016 9,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

damage to body all round

Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 7,682 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 6,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,950 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,948 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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CP08 URJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP08 URJ, 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 CP08 URJ registered?

CP08 URJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CP08 URJ safe to buy?

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