2008 CITROEN XSARA1.6L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy based on its last recorded MOT pass on 4 May 2024. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has passed its most recent inspections without any recorded defects or advisories. This indicates the vehicle met the minimum legal safety and environmental standards at 128,277 miles. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 7,126 miles per year. A notable drop in usage occurred between May 2022 and May 2024. The odometer read 121,390 miles on 18 May 2022 and only increased to 128,277 miles by 4 May 2024. This suggests the car has covered fewer than 3,500 miles per year over the last two years, which may indicate a period of light use or prolonged standing. The MOT history is unusually clean for an 18 year old Citroen, with no recorded advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion across multiple tests. While the records show failures on 5 May 2022 and 23 March 2023, the lack of listed defects suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor issues resolved immediately. A buyer should still physically inspect the chassis and suspension components for rust, as the DVSA record does not explicitly flag corrosion. Given the low recent mileage, check for perished rubber seals and ensure the braking system has not seized due to inactivity. Verify the condition of the tyres and fluids to ensure the vehicle has been maintained during its period of low usage.