MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,808 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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 ()
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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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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