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EY08 XGM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,253 mi
Last recorded76,253 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses frt. rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 57,887 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 53,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,383 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 28 Dec 2018 47,293 miles

Offside Rear 185/65/r15 Tyre sidewall excessively splitting close to cords.

Fail 27 Dec 2018 47,288 miles

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

Offside Rear 185/65/r15 Tyre sidewall excessively splitting close to cords.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,586 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 43,586 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,076 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,825 miles

exhaust tailpipe bracket broken but still supported

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,640 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 XGM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

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

Is EY08 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 XGM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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