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VO08 MPV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,697 mi
Last recorded147,697 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 MPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 147,697 miles

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

Nearside Front head light housing slightly damaged

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 141,619 miles

exhaust tailbox strap broken

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2015 141,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust tailbox strap broken

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2014 137,400 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 137,396 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 135,284 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 135,283 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 108,863 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 108,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,009 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,991 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 90,975 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs rustey

o/s sill damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,975 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs rustey

o/s sill damaged

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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VO08 MPV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VO08 MPV, 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 VO08 MPV registered?

VO08 MPV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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