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MJ08 OOA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,653 mi
Last recorded90,653 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 OOA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 90,653 miles

Fog light switch sticking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 90,653 miles

Fog light switch sticking

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,791 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,466 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 60,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 53,814 miles

Offside Front rack arm and track rod end slight play

under trays ftd

Pass 13 May 2015 45,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 28,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 21,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 15,850 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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MJ08 OOA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ08 OOA, 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 MJ08 OOA registered?

MJ08 OOA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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