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ML08 XEE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,240 mi
Last recorded102,240 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XEE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 102,240 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre rear seat loose

slight play o/s steering / suspension

Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,030 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 94,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,836 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 75,836 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,343 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 73,256 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,494 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

early corrosion on offside front outer sill section

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,712 miles

exhaust bracket broken - system still adequately supported

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,247 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 60,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear brace broken (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,930 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,369 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,342 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

rear silencer exhaust strap broke

Fail 25 Jul 2012 36,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

rear silencer exhaust strap broke

Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,715 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 XEE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

ML08 XEE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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