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ML08 SYS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,067 mi
Last recorded113,067 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 113,067 miles

EML on

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 113,067 miles

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

EML on

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 111,126 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 111,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 107,749 miles

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

both rear cill ends corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,874 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 103,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,381 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,390 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,696 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 73,087 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 73,087 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 68,500 miles

front brake discs are lipped

n/side rear light cluster has a crack in it. no white light showing

n/side wiper is slightly smearing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SYS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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