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ML08 OHR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,981 mi
Last recorded45,981 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 OHR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,981 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front disk corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 45,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front disk corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,435 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/F SILL CORROSION

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 45,435 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/F SILL CORROSION

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,799 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

rear axal corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

rear axal corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,873 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner wall

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 40,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner wall

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,853 miles

Rear exhaust box support strap broken

Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,343 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 36,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,426 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,587 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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ML08 OHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ML08 OHR, 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 ML08 OHR registered?

ML08 OHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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