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ML08 XEO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,416 mi
Last recorded149,416 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XEO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 149,416 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 149,413 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,385 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 130,385 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 115,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt frayed

Fail 7 Nov 2018 115,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt frayed

Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,495 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 104,492 miles

Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,724 miles

Offside Front slight play in ball joint

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,075 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 88,075 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 74,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,362 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 62,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,625 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,767 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 XEO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

ML08 XEO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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