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RE08 EDC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 EDC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,765 miles

slight noise o/s/r bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,851 miles

rear tyres just off limits & perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres just off limits & perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,171 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,603 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2015 51,603 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,757 miles

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

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

o/s/f foglight lens broken

Fail 11 Mar 2014 42,757 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f foglight lens broken

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,260 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,214 miles

Small cut in n/s/f tyre tread 185/65/15

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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RE08 EDC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RE08 EDC, 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 RE08 EDC registered?

RE08 EDC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RE08 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 EDC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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