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MM08 JDF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,553 mi
Last recorded84,553 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 JDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 84,553 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 83,392 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,139 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 79,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 75,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 75,746 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,567 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 72,567 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,205 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose strap broken still supported (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 69,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose strap broken still supported (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,098 miles

exhaust rear box bracket broken but system still secure

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2019 66,098 miles

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

exhaust rear box bracket broken but system still secure

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,935 miles

exhaust backbox bracket broken but system still secure

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2018 60,935 miles

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

exhaust backbox bracket broken but system still secure

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,974 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,730 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 44,730 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,133 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,983 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking.

O/S wiper blade starting to smear.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,669 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,784 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 JDF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MM08 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

MM08 JDF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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