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EK08 UBG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,672 mi
Last recorded144,672 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UBG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 144,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 137,649 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 131,626 miles

Front outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 116,044 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,765 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 107,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,395 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,152 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,141 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 79,092 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,074 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 47,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,312 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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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.

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