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VE08 XXB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,219 mi
Last recorded93,219 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 XXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,208 miles

corrosion both outer sills

Fail 12 Jul 2022 88,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

corrosion both outer sills

Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,089 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 78,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,565 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 73,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,264 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,728 miles

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2017 58,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,517 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

nearside front brake binding

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,077 miles

Child seat restraint in rear seat.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,075 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat restraint in rear seat.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,366 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 43,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,859 miles

rear silencer exhaust strap broken

Fail 24 Jul 2013 35,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear silencer exhaust strap broken

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,706 miles

air bag warning light on

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 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.

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