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MA08 UOX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,218 mi
Last recorded81,218 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 UOX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,218 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,006 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 71,000 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure outer sil (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 70,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 58,252 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 58,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,201 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 53,201 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 53,191 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,114 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2016 41,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,274 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,252 miles

cut tyre tread o/s/f

Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,708 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,991 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 UOX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA08 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

MA08 UOX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MA08 UOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 UOX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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