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CV08 UYJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,534 mi
Last recorded76,534 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper mounting bearing rough when rotating

Offside Front Upper mounting bearing rough when rotating

Fail 20 Jan 2026 76,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper mounting bearing rough when rotating

Offside Front Upper mounting bearing rough when rotating

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 74,210 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 74,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 71,490 miles

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

Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 64,798 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,756 miles

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

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

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

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

slight power steering leak from switch

Fail 23 Nov 2020 54,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight power steering leak from switch

Pass 28 May 2019 49,399 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 44,281 miles

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

o/s rear tyre aged and slight sidewall cracking

Pass 24 May 2017 39,206 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 39,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 33,379 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,833 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 27,833 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,042 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 4,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 3,977 miles

Full inspection of front outter brake pads restricted by wheel trim covering holes

Rear silencer support strap slight corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2011 3,977 miles

Full inspection of front outter brake pads restricted by wheel trim covering holes

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer support strap slight corrosion

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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CV08 UYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV08 UYJ, 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 CV08 UYJ registered?

CV08 UYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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