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EX08 EFG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,923 mi
Last recorded72,923 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,923 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,079 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,637 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front head lamp slightly insecure and wing damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2018 65,637 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front head lamp slightly insecure and wing damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,617 miles

Front both wipers deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front head lamp slightly insecure

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,536 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box clamp corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,652 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

hubcap fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,652 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

child seats fitted

hubcap fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,175 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,236 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre side walls slightly perished.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,683 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,683 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 30,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,678 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,130 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 23,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EFG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

EX08 EFG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 EFG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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