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EY08 XFK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,797 mi
Last recorded125,797 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 125,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,127 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 122,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 109,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 108,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked between treads and on walls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 91,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked between treads and on walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,592 miles

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

osr tyre cracked between treads

Pass 21 Jun 2015 57,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 42,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,161 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 XFK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

EY08 XFK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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