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S8 RBW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,631 mi
Last recorded94,631 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 RBW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 94,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 91,279 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 91,279 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 87,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 87,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 80,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm. Worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 80,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm. Worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 67,012 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 67,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,937 miles

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,745 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,706 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,206 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,292 miles

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

spare tyre perrished and not suitable

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 42,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,488 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox strap snapped, temporary repair in place

Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,104 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,394 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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S8 RBW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S8 RBW, 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 S8 RBW registered?

S8 RBW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is S8 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 RBW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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