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EY08 UUF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,525 mi
Last recorded129,525 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 129,525 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 129,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 119,304 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded not in perscribed area

Fail 30 Apr 2025 119,304 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2024 108,564 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Apr 2024 108,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 94,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,446 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 78,811 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,195 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2019 76,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,592 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 70,591 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box strap (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 61,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,478 miles

rear tyres cracking but not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,529 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,845 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,790 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 29,790 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UUF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

EY08 UUF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is EY08 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 UUF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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