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DK08 XPE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,177 mi
Last recorded79,177 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2024 79,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,898 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 70,898 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,959 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 68,953 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 59,536 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,928 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 53,828 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,472 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2017 43,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,846 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,425 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust hanging bracket broken

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,156 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhast rear box bracket corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,817 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 XPE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 XPE registered?

DK08 XPE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DK08 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 XPE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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