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AX08 DWA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,145 mi
Last recorded89,145 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,142 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,512 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 76,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 66,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,949 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Emissions too clean to be recorded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,332 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,478 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 37,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 33,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2011 33,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AX08 DWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX08 DWA, 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 AX08 DWA registered?

AX08 DWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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