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M88 EDE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,623 mi
Last recorded107,623 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 EDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,084 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 79,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,934 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2018 68,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 61,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 59,442 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 59,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 57,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,029 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,732 miles

rear silencer support bracket broken

Fail 15 Aug 2014 53,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer support bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,954 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is badly perished and starting to split

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,176 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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M88 EDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M88 EDE, 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 M88 EDE registered?

M88 EDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is M88 EDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 EDE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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