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DF08 XEN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,704 mi
Last recorded70,704 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XEN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 70,704 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 70,704 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,577 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 67,577 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling top suspension mounting fouling body (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,700 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 64,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 62,343 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 58,435 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,035 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,169 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 48,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,412 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,153 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 24,153 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 19,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,050 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 XEN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

DF08 XEN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DF08 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 XEN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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