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RA08 EJV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,054 mi
Last recorded152,054 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EJV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 152,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 138,238 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 138,238 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,242 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 2 Oct 2019 128,242 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,822 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 120,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,296 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,517 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,428 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,202 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 29 Jun 2011 75,027 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EJV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RA08 EJV, 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 RA08 EJV registered?

RA08 EJV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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