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VE08 ZXT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,983 mi
Last recorded196,983 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 ZXT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 196,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 186/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 196,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring has a high spot and touching sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring has a high spot and touching sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 186/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 190,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring has a high spot and touching sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring has a high spot and touching sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 190,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting worn allowing coil spring to rub on inner wing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring has a high spot and touching sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring has a high spot and touching sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 179,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively reluctor ring has a high spot and touching sensor (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring has a high spot and touching sensor (1.6 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 179,461 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively reluctor ring has a high spot and touching sensor (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring has a high spot and touching sensor (1.6 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 168,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer C/V boot slightly insecure

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 159,159 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,733 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2020 151,733 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2019 136,263 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm and is wearing on both edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 121,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + small lump forming on sidewall [185/65/15h] (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,190 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 105,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,820 miles

engine undertray insecure

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bars [185/65/15h]

Fail 30 Jun 2016 93,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine undertray insecure

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bars [185/65/15h]

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,249 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 81,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,647 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 72,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,708 miles

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

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 ZXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ZXT, 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 ZXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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