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EX08 EEN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,854 mi
Last recorded135,854 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EEN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 135,854 miles

both front inner surface slightly corroded

slight handbrake travel

Fail 24 Oct 2023 135,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner surface slightly corroded

slight handbrake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2022 126,273 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 117,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front brake disc's corroding

slight hand brake travel

Fail 27 Oct 2021 117,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front brake disc's corroding

slight hand brake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2020 108,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front suspension leg top bearings stiff

Fail 5 Nov 2020 108,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

both front suspension leg top bearings stiff

Pass 7 May 2019 101,806 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 101,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 95,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,646 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 7 Mar 2014 59,686 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,789 miles

child seats fitted to the nearside and offside rear seats

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supporting system

Fail 7 Mar 2013 48,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted to the nearside and offside rear seats

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supporting system

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,212 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 38,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EX08 EEN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX08 EEN, 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 EX08 EEN registered?

EX08 EEN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is EX08 EEN safe to buy?

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