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MD08 AEU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,120 mi
Last recorded50,120 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 AEU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 50,120 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 49,666 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,515 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 48,515 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 47,540 miles

Damage to O/S/F

Pass 13 Oct 2022 47,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 46,072 miles

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

Offside Front Sill weak.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 43,954 miles

rear torsion bars corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2019 43,954 miles

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

rear torsion bars corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,021 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking/ perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,025 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,625 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,857 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,720 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 13,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MD08 AEU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MD08 AEU, 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 MD08 AEU registered?

MD08 AEU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is MD08 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD08 AEU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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