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ML08 XCY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,478 mi
Last recorded75,478 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 75,478 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 75,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 61,038 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 61,038 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 47,453 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 33,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 29,356 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 28,112 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 28,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 27,666 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 27,664 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,063 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 26,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,764 miles

Both rear tyres surface cracks

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Center (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 24,764 miles

Both rear tyres surface cracks

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Center (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,841 miles

Both rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,389 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,488 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,980 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,846 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 XCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

ML08 XCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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