MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front outer sills corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front score worn inners strip check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses all srings rubber are all dry rusty req clean wax oil grease now through out preventive maintanace does work advisory only
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid low readings (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front score worn inners strip check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses all srings rubber are all dry rusty req clean wax oil grease now through out preventive maintanace does work advisory only
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring fractured or broken n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working o/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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EK08 UBG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 EK08 UBG, 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 EK08 UBG registered?
EK08 UBG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is EK08 UBG safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK08 UBG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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