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OE08 JXH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,113 mi
Last recorded67,113 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 JXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 67,113 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance is at 17% (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 16 May 2017 67,113 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance is at 17% (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 19 May 2016 63,869 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

slight seepage from PAS rack area

trailer electrical socket cover flap missing

Fail 19 May 2016 63,869 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

slight seepage from PAS rack area

trailer electrical socket cover flap missing

Fail 27 May 2015 59,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box bracket deteriorated replace ASAP!!

Pass 27 May 2015 59,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box bracket deteriorated replace ASAP!!

Pass 30 May 2014 53,322 miles

Exhaust rear support fractured (corrosion)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 53,322 miles

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

Exhaust rear support fractured (corrosion)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,440 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 46,305 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,384 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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OE08 JXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OE08 JXH, 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 OE08 JXH registered?

OE08 JXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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