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DA08 VOJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 94,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 94,804 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 91,405 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 91,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,215 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

o/s mirror top cover missing

syrface / age cracks o/s rear + n/s front tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,457 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 59,445 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

rotational noise from both front wheels

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,801 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,153 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,044 miles

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 23 Aug 2013 29,604 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 27,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,102 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,459 miles

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 VOJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOJ, 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 VOJ registered?

DA08 VOJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DA08 VOJ safe to buy?

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