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MD08 JZE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,207 mi
Last recorded110,207 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 JZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 110,207 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 110,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,005 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,817 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 100,817 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,997 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 94,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,209 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,983 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 81,983 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 77,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,967 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 69,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,028 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounting strap broken

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,453 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 38,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,438 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

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 JZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MD08 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

MD08 JZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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The MOT history for MD08 JZE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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