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DE08 KDJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,113 mi
Last recorded97,113 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 90,106 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 90,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp STOP LAMPS STAYING ON (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation STAYING ON (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 83,576 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside/offside sills slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 77,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 72,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 71,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 70,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 68,269 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 68,255 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill badly corroded within 30 cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 65,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 52,660 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,044 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,044 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 36,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 27,517 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,246 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 20,591 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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DE08 KDJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DE08 KDJ, 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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DE08 KDJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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