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DA08 GVN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,625 mi
Last recorded116,625 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 116,625 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 107,634 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 107,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 103,169 miles

Nearside Front edges

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 103,168 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front edges

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,339 miles

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 13 Jun 2016 97,339 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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 27 May 2015 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 84,757 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 72,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Panel damage - tailgate

Fail 30 May 2013 61,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

panel damage to tail gate

Pass 30 May 2013 61,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

panel damage to tail gate

Pass 29 May 2012 48,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 36,677 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 36,677 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

discs worn

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 GVN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol 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 DA08 GVN, 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 DA08 GVN registered?

DA08 GVN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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