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MM08 ONL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,303 mi
Last recorded73,303 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 ONL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak on gear box ()

Rear wiper blade spit off

Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,363 miles

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

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

both mirrors damaged

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,422 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,422 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

slight blow from front pipe exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,558 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,557 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s front tyre worn and deteriated on the outer sidewall

Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s front tyre worn and deteriated on the outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,431 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 15,165 miles

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

NSR seatbelt not checked as child seat in place.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,165 miles

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

NSR seatbelt not checked as child seat in place.

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 ONL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONL, 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 ONL registered?

MM08 ONL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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