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ML08 XDZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,289 mi
Last recorded70,289 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,289 miles

Nearside Rear registration lamp lense missing

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,868 miles

some dash illumination bulbs out

n/s rear number plate cover missing

Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,112 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,774 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,089 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Apr 2016 49,804 miles

rear n/s tyre is just starting to wear

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,193 miles

o/s steering rack end has excessive play

Pass 13 Apr 2013 35,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

ML08 XDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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The MOT history for ML08 XDZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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