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RA08 EJU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 123,203 miles

FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

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

O/S/F FOG LIGHT IS BROKEN

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 123,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK LEAKING IN SEVERAL PLACES (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play HAS SUBSTANTIAL PLAY IN THE BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

O/S/F FOG LIGHT IS BROKEN

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 112,622 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2024 112,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 103,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2023 103,038 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65-15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2022 93,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 93,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,537 miles

Both rear tyre treads age cracking

Dampness around steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged close to limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

movement in both steering arms

Fail 24 Jul 2021 85,536 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play worn , coil spring fouling inner wing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyre treads age cracking

Dampness around steering rack

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating - on limit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount worn

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged close to limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 84,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top suspension mount deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust backbox and pipe corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Aug 2020 84,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top suspension mount deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust backbox and pipe corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Jul 2019 82,154 miles

Damage to front

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,842 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 76,482 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 76,302 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,733 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers mirror cracked and damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight wear and corrosion in steering uj

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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RA08 EJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA08 EJU, 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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RA08 EJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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