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CU08 OZL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,889 mi
Last recorded132,889 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 132,889 miles

crack in screen

general wear on bushes

Pass 11 May 2020 117,784 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 104,864 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down boot loaded ()

Fail 21 May 2019 104,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down boot loaded ()

Pass 18 May 2018 88,215 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 88,215 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,268 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear back box exhaust strap broken

eml light on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,108 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 68,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2015 61,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on edges

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 15 Jul 2014 51,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on edges

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,418 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear silencer bracket corroded

screen cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,488 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,163 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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CU08 OZL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU08 OZL, 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 CU08 OZL registered?

CU08 OZL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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