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OE08 JXX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 JXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2022 100,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,273 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,332 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 79,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,234 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 70,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,036 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,241 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,407 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,146 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken but the exhaust was still secure at the time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,755 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,160 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 JXX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OE08 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

OE08 JXX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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