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RA08 EKH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,139 mi
Last recorded119,139 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EKH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,139 miles

centre exhaust silencer splitting .......

spare tyre flat .......

Fail 24 Nov 2022 119,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer splitting .......

spare tyre flat .......

Pass 2 Dec 2021 112,764 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 112,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,618 miles

Corrosion on rear inner sills

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wear on front tyre edges

Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,590 miles

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

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

Corrosion on rear inner sills

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,041 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 104,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

unable to fully inspect other steering components due to the excessive movement in both track rod ends

Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,183 miles

Offside Rear position lamp is affected by the indicator

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,778 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,151 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear and both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 72,393 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,101 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,633 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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RA08 EKH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EKH, 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 EKH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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