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MF08 VCJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,507 mi
Last recorded69,507 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 69,507 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 59,378 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 59,378 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2022 49,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,080 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,572 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,334 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 14,640 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outeredge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 10,801 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 8,653 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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MF08 VCJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MF08 VCJ, 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 MF08 VCJ registered?

MF08 VCJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is MF08 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 VCJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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