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EY08 RFE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 RFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2022 82,570 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,929 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,355 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,827 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre legal for the M.O.T but is bald on the outer edge and is heavily worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,602 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,605 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,594 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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EY08 RFE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EY08 RFE, 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 EY08 RFE registered?

EY08 RFE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is EY08 RFE safe to buy?

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