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DF08 DVA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,175 mi
Last recorded77,175 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,175 miles

Engine Lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre & Low Tread ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Retaining clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Engine Lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre & Low Tread ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,575 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 66,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,453 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 47,453 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,531 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 44,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,794 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,413 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 DVA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

DF08 DVA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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