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EJ08 NEY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,053 mi
Last recorded89,053 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 NEY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 89,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,948 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 4,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,090 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,560 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 44,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,268 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 20,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and o/s/r tyre outer side walls cracking

Pass 14 May 2013 20,249 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre outer side walls cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,571 miles

ALL TYRES BEGINING TO PERISH

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,005 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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EJ08 NEY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ08 NEY, 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 EJ08 NEY registered?

EJ08 NEY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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