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DE08 XMG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,712 mi
Last recorded90,712 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XMG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,712 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 90,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,570 miles

All wheels trimmed

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

Outer Both sides sills covered under heavy sealant front to rear

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,309 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,620 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,590 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,023 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,005 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,797 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,879 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,706 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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DE08 XMG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE08 XMG, 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 DE08 XMG registered?

DE08 XMG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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