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DA08 VPY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,368 mi
Last recorded32,368 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 32,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,935 miles

item removed from view prior to test

Fail 4 Jul 2016 28,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

item removed from view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,289 miles

both front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,156 miles

N/S/F outer sidewall of tyre cracking badly

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,039 miles

Headlamp aim adjusted under P.R.S

Fail 21 Jun 2012 15,039 miles

Headlamp aim adjusted under P.R.S

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,929 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 VPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

DA08 VPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DA08 VPY safe to buy?

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