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EO08 VMA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

231,279 mi
Last recorded231,279 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 VMA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 231,279 miles

EML on.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 216,459 miles

EML lamp on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 196,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 196,396 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 182,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 158,738 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges ...n/s generally low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 125,185 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,404 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,748 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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EO08 VMA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EO08 VMA, 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 EO08 VMA registered?

EO08 VMA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is EO08 VMA safe to buy?

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