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EB02 ESB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,298 mi
Last recorded63,298 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB02 ESB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 63,298 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 63,298 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 56,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 50,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,607 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 43,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 37,668 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 37,504 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 37,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 36,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 35,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 33,565 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 33,565 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,410 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 32,410 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 31,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,994 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 29,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres age cracking side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,617 miles

both rear tyres bad age cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,366 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,843 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,287 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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EB02 ESB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EB02 ESB, 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 EB02 ESB registered?

EB02 ESB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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