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MA08 TGU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,791 mi
Last recorded85,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,086 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,200 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 68,200 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,910 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 63,910 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,829 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,702 miles

Central exhaust corrosion

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust support deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,149 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,837 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,541 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,131 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,131 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,547 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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MA08 TGU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA08 TGU, 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 MA08 TGU registered?

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

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