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DG08 KNW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,468 mi
Last recorded35,468 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 KNW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre valve splitting

Fail 30 Apr 2018 35,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre valve splitting

Pass 20 May 2017 32,222 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve splitting

Pass 11 May 2016 29,696 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 29,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,010 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 23,010 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,686 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 19,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,617 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 15,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,841 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 9,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DG08 KNW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG08 KNW, 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 DG08 KNW registered?

DG08 KNW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is DG08 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 KNW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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