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AP08 DMX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,421 mi
Last recorded152,421 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 152,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2022 152,421 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 142,579 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 142,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 136,246 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 136,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,906 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 121,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly misshapen within tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,594 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 110,594 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2017 97,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

back box hanger broken

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside and outside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chip. (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 76,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

danage to n/s/r sill and wheel arch

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s/r sill & arch

Pass 28 May 2013 41,829 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded through,system still adequately supported.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,276 miles

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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AP08 DMX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP08 DMX, 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 AP08 DMX registered?

AP08 DMX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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