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MF08 VXG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,826 mi
Last recorded79,826 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 79,826 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 74,860 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension and components covered in underseal

Fail 17 May 2024 74,860 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension and components covered in underseal

Pass 3 May 2023 68,218 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 64,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 58,680 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,016 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 58,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 55,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Fail 11 Apr 2018 51,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,922 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,769 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 45,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,987 miles

3 kiddy seats on rear seat.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 42,987 miles

3 kiddy seats on rear seat.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

kiddy seats 4 of.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,897 miles

3 kiddy seats ftd in rear.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,360 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 VXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MF08 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

MF08 VXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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