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DL08 OLN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,832 mi
Last recorded55,832 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 OLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 55,832 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,852 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 48,849 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,225 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 42,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 2x small areas (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,825 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cracked / perished / split.

Rear Number plate loose & needs securing - BORDERLINE PASS

Rear Silencer support strap non standard and loose, unlikely to fall off.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 39,804 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust back box hanger modified

Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,472 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt quantity of grease around clip but boot secure and no obvious hole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer tied on with metal strap, secure at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2014 37,204 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer, rear mounting loose due to temporary repair.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,023 miles

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

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

REAR SILENCER HAS A MOUNTING BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Fail 30 Jul 2013 34,950 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

REAR SILENCER HAS A MOUNTING BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,315 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,222 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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DL08 OLN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DL08 OLN, 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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DL08 OLN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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