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DA08 ARF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,808 mi
Last recorded78,808 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ARF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 78,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 78,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill on previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill on previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill on previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty cap is missing as well (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage also possible leak from PAS switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,314 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose but still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp and PAS switch is damp as well (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Dec 2023 77,306 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose but still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp and PAS switch is damp as well (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,768 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 74,765 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount worn and rubbing inner wing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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 is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,799 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 72,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,907 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s on rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

power steering cap missing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 60,950 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 60,943 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area. (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 56,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 44,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2012 29,491 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 19,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DA08 ARF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA08 ARF, 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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DA08 ARF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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