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MA08 JFO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 93,474 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2024 93,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear otter sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wheel trims fitted at time of test preventing full inspection of brake pads

Pass 27 May 2023 92,392 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged missing outer casing still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle missing cover but still functions.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2022

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear number plates incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle missing cover but still functions.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 90,009 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle missing cover but still functions (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 90,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle missing cover but still functions (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 88,768 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 88,765 miles

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

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 86,720 miles

wheel trims fitted to all wheels preventing full inspection of brake pads

Fail 27 Apr 2019 86,720 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badley scord and very thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wheel trims fitted to all wheels preventing full inspection of brake pads

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,919 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,266 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,369 miles

Oil leak

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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MA08 JFO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MA08 JFO, 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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MA08 JFO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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