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RJ08 VCT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,231 mi
Last recorded75,231 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VCT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,231 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,319 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 61,314 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,844 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,168 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front wheels slightly buckled

both rear wheels slightly buckled

front brake discs rusty/worn/lipped

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,918 miles

both front wheels slightly buckled

both rear wheels slightly buckled

front brake discs rusty/worn/lipped

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,707 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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RJ08 VCT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ08 VCT, 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 RJ08 VCT registered?

RJ08 VCT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is RJ08 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 VCT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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