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M11 ESJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 ESJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026

Nearside Front NSF Tyre bald on edges

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front NSF Tyre bald on edges

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 152,505 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 152,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked heavily throughout the central 3/4-185/65/R15/ (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2024 147,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 142,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded, offside is worse but not within prescribed area as of yet

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2023 142,699 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded, offside is worse but not within prescribed area as of yet

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2021 134,424 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front outer sill excessively corroded but is not within any prescribed areas

Pass 5 Nov 2020 127,952 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2020 127,952 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2019 123,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn close to inner tread block marker

oil leak, suspect sump gasket

Fail 18 Oct 2019 123,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn close to inner tread block marker

oil leak, suspect sump gasket

Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,915 miles

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

oil leak, suspect sump gasket

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,948 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak around sump

Fail 24 Oct 2017 108,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished on inner edge showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak around sump

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,595 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,059 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 95,059 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,078 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Sep 2014 81,078 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2013 65,116 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2013 65,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,850 miles

turbo shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 38,129 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M11 ESJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M11 ESJ, 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 M11 ESJ registered?

M11 ESJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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