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MM08 CSZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,065 mi
Last recorded28,065 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 CSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 28,065 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 27,769 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 27,448 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 27,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 27,028 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 27,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 25,608 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jun 2021 24,370 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jun 2020 23,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly (1.2.1 (f))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,682 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,770 miles

could not fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2017 19,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,768 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,559 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 14,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,741 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 12,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 10,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 7,531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 5,848 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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MM08 CSZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MM08 CSZ, 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 MM08 CSZ registered?

MM08 CSZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is MM08 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 CSZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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