MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear , Also rear box corroded and separating (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Been repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside rear light been repaired
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear torsion bars corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear , Also rear box corroded and separating (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Been repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside rear light been repaired
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear torsion bars corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to 1.6mm at outer 3/4 limits but not considered to be full depth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm at inner 3/4 limit but not considered to be full depth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear silencer rusty
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill holed (5.2.6)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring platforms (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.2.1f)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring platforms (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres perished,rear exhaust mount corroded
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DK08 VMT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 DK08 VMT, 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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DK08 VMT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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