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EY08 UTU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,526 mi
Last recorded107,526 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 107,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT 'P' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damage to nearside of vehicle

both front outer sills weak

Fail 3 Feb 2025 107,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT 'P' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damage to nearside of vehicle

both front outer sills weak

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,532 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,802 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,222 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,783 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer sleeve coming away

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 63,165 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,910 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 51,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,867 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,907 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2016 33,695 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders and outer sidewall scuffed/minor damage

rear tyres are deteriorated - dot/date code = "2008" - O/E

Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,215 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,521 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 UTU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

EY08 UTU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EY08 UTU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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