MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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MIL on dash
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine noisy (knocking noise)
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Engine noisy (knocking noise)
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Long travel on hand brake lever
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine knocks under hard revving
unable to visually inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine knocks under hard revving
unable to visually inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted
Emissions trigger point not met
Front Unable to view brake pads fully
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perishing/splitting/balding edges and nearing legal limit
Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished/splitting
Emissions trigger point not met
Front Unable to view brake pads fully
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perishing/splitting/balding edges and nearing legal limit
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished/splitting
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
emissions tested no result engine clean burn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre deteriorated
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA08 MHE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EA08 MHE, 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 EA08 MHE registered?
EA08 MHE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2008.
Is EA08 MHE safe to buy?
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