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EJ08 UGU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,830 mi
Last recorded150,830 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 150,830 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 146,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 146,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside washer jets need slight adjustment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 138,329 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 135,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 123,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 118,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,563 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,339 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 99,339 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 86,405 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 86,405 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,158 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,857 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 UGU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

EJ08 UGU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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