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R800 MJB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,903 mi
Last recorded57,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 MJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 57,903 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 55,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,424 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,544 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 48,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,309 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust strap excessively corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,329 miles

Rear Exhaust strap corroded though,but exhaust is still secure

Fail 26 Jan 2018 39,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust strap corroded though,but exhaust is still secure

Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,768 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,482 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 23,128 miles

all tyres craking

Pass 19 Jan 2013 17,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,988 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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R800 MJB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R800 MJB, 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 R800 MJB registered?

R800 MJB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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