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MM08 OOC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,411 mi
Last recorded94,411 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,411 miles

Damager to nearside rear wheel arch and door

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe work around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Damager to nearside rear wheel arch and door

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe work around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,495 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 84,495 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Non-obligatory wiper blade defective

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier not tightened adequately. Spare wheel is likely to drop from vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2020 84,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 77,098 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 77,098 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust backbox corroded and snapped hanger clap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,935 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 70,927 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,599 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2017 65,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,339 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre condition poor

nearside rear tyre condition poor

Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,835 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 30,803 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,262 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 OOC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OOC, 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 OOC registered?

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

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