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AP08 DMY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,239 mi
Last recorded114,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 114,239 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,809 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 112,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 111,519 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 111,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 107,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 107,426 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 102,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,260 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 92,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,362 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 59,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,687 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,888 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,204 miles

S.R.S light on indicating a fault

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate small cuts

offside front tyre starting to dereriorate small cuts

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,979 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,674 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 DMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

AP08 DMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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