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DK08 VMT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,827 mi
Last recorded164,827 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VMT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2023 164,827 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 157,431 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 157,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,687 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 151,687 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 146,342 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 146,339 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 126,615 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,509 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 88,395 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 88,382 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 88,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,354 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 88,354 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,386 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 82,263 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,971 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 74,971 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,473 miles

both rear tyres perished,rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,254 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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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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