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EO08 VMW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,688 mi
Last recorded63,688 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 VMW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 63,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,070 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking on sidewall

spare tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2022 62,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe/filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective split/perished ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 53,233 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,941 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,118 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 46,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,109 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 43,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,459 miles

rear exhaust strap/mount broken

Pass 1 May 2013 29,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,786 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 VMW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

EO08 VMW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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