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RM04 RON

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,233 mi
Last recorded76,233 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM04 RON
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 73,382 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracking/perishing all round

osf/nsf brake discs on inner sides are worn,pitted,scored but not seriously weakened

osf/nsf tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 7 Mar 2022 73,384 miles

Central Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front track rod end ball joint has slight free play

Offside Rear tyre has cracking/perishing all round

osf/nsf brake discs on inner sides are worn,pitted,scored but not seriously weakened

osf/nsf tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,070 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded holed

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 71,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded holed

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 71,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded holed

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,021 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 69,015 miles

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

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,509 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,899 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 27,899 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,941 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,112 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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RM04 RON is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 RM04 RON, 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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RM04 RON is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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