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OE08 UFC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,019 mi
Last recorded110,019 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 UFC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 110,019 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,383 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 101,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 92,439 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 92,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FELXI JOINT O RING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 84,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 77,963 miles

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

corrosion in n/s/front and n/s/rear outer sill.

Fail 13 Jul 2021 77,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

corrosion in n/s/front and n/s/rear outer sill.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust gasket between center and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,860 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 58,858 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,200 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,258 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,420 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,612 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 UFC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFC, 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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OE08 UFC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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