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MM08 CVD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,302 mi
Last recorded88,302 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 CVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 88,302 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,489 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal weeping oil

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 80,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal weeping oil

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,890 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,592 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 48,592 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,487 miles

Rear exhaust mounting strap broken

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,762 miles

nearside front Tyre is perishing

nearside rear Tyre is perishing

offside front Tyre is perishing

offside rear Tyre is perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,220 miles

all tyres starting to perish slightly on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,828 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,812 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 CVD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CVD, 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 CVD registered?

MM08 CVD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MM08 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 CVD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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