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ML08 SWU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,550 mi
Last recorded129,550 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 129,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 109,497 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,459 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,963 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 34,439 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,439 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,075 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 SWU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ML08 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

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

Is ML08 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 SWU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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