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EY08 RFO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,013 mi
Last recorded138,013 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 RFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 138,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 138,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 130,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 124,375 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 124,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 117,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,449 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively nearside and offside inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,082 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 99,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,801 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 93,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,126 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 77,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,675 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 69,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,138 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,207 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Offside rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,016 miles

Rear exhaust mount/ Strap broken system still supported

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,433 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,567 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 RFO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

EY08 RFO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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