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MW08 XOC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 XOC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 118,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

head lights slight misting

Pass 14 Jul 2021 97,833 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,961 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 71,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 65,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 65,862 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,644 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,710 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,477 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,929 miles

corrosion to the front brake discs

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 40,929 miles

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

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

corrosion to the front brake discs

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to the front brake discs inner faces

offside rear wheel slightly stiff when turned by hand

Pass 23 Jun 2012 28,617 miles

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

front brake pads look low (inner pads)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,191 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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MW08 XOC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MW08 XOC, 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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MW08 XOC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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