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CK08 DVA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

201,631 mi
Last recorded201,631 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 DVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 201,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sills welded and undersealed

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tow bar corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2025 193,605 miles

Both sills welded and covered.

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tow bar corrosion.

Fail 29 Jul 2025 193,605 miles

Both sills welded and covered.

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tow bar corrosion.

Pass 10 May 2024 191,568 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Close to inner wing. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 191,564 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Close to inner wing. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 186,518 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 186,518 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 181,698 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 181,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 177,207 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 177,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 170,496 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 157,855 miles

Front end of o/s outer sill panel is corroding.

Some play in n/s end of steering rack.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 157,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern - suspect bulb. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front end of o/s outer sill panel is corroding.

Some play in o/s track rod inner ball joint.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,211 miles

N/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge & is perishing in the tread.

Slight noise heard from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 137,211 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

N/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge & is perishing in the tread.

Slight noise heard from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 108,532 miles

Oil leak, suspect o/s inboard driveshaft seal.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 108,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak, suspect o/s inboard driveshaft seal.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,685 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 95,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,222 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake discs are corroding.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 738,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both fromt tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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CK08 DVA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CK08 DVA, 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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CK08 DVA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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