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CY08 ONU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,278 mi
Last recorded103,278 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ONU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 103,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and hole. Lower sill seam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and hole. Lower sill seam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 101,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill seam with floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill seam with floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill seam with floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill seam with floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill has slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill has slight corrosion along lower edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill has slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing at joint of front pipe and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 98,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Prescribed area of outer sill excessively corroded and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Prescribed area of outer sill excessively corroded and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing at joint of front pipe and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,833 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, not holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, not holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 87,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 82,339 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 82,339 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2017 76,162 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 70,255 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,269 miles

centre and rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,250 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing with age

no spare wheel

Pass 15 May 2013 42,793 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 42,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,567 miles

rear wiper split

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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CY08 ONU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CY08 ONU, 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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CY08 ONU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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