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VE08 XGY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,339 mi
Last recorded91,339 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 XGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,339 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,454 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,233 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 74,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,795 miles

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2019 65,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,092 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 52,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,385 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2016 47,385 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,155 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,294 miles

rear tyre side walls starting to perish.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 37,277 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,035 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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VE08 XGY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE08 XGY, 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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VE08 XGY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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