CarVerify

Free Car Check

EO08 VMU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,162 mi
Last recorded98,162 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 VMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside outer sill weak.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,469 miles

Offside outer sill weak.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases union. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 87,571 miles

front shock casings corroded

weld on mounting point of exhaust cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,559 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front shock casings corroded

weld on mounting point of exhaust cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight blow to rear exhaust union.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 78,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight blow to rear exhaust union.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust section slight blow

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,847 miles

both front tyres tread wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres perished, mainly sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,693 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,120 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,775 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

strap around rear silencer detached

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,005 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO08 VMU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO08 VMU?

You can check the full history of EO08 VMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EO08 VMU registered?

EO08 VMU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EO08 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 VMU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO08 VMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EO08 VMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.