MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,219 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion both outer sills
corrosion both outer sills
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
corrosion both outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion both outer sills
nearside rear tyre low outer edge
slight cracking both rear tyres
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front tyres badly worn outer edges
corrosion nearside front outer sill
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres badly worn outer edges
corrosion nearside front outer sill
nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge
nearside rear tyre low inner edge
offside front tyre low on edges
uneven wear nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
offside front brake binding
uneven wear nearside rear tyre
front tyres wearing outer edges
nearside front brake binding
uneven wear nearside rear tyre
Child seat restraint in rear seat.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat restraint in rear seat.
nearside front tyre near wear limit on inner edge
rear exhaust mounting bracket broken (exhaust still secured)
slight bind on both front brakes
staining on both rear brake back plates
wear in front brake discs
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
nearside front tyre near wear limit on inner edge
rear exhaust mounting bracket broken (exhaust still secured)
slight bind on both front brakes
staining on both rear brake back plates
wear in front brake discs
rear silencer exhaust strap broken
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear silencer exhaust strap broken
air bag warning light on
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE08 XXB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VE08 XXB, 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 VE08 XXB registered?
VE08 XXB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is VE08 XXB safe to buy?
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