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DF08 DSO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,503 mi
Last recorded105,503 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 105,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 105,499 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,885 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Cracked along bottom edge (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 100,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Cracked along bottom edge (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,993 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked along the botton, but not in the view of the road

Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,979 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked along the botton, but not in the view of the road

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,466 miles

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

rear exhaust mount damaged

windscreen cracked in 2 places, but not in the view of the road

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,166 miles

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

windscreen cracked in 2 places, neither affect the view of the road

Fail 26 Sep 2014 86,162 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

windscreen cracked in 2 places, neither affect the view of the road

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front slight brake bind

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel arch insecure and rubbing tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,283 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 66,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,912 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 56,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,413 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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DF08 DSO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DF08 DSO, 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 DF08 DSO registered?

DF08 DSO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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