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DN08 RHN

2011 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,985 mi
Last recorded120,985 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen Xsara71,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 RHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 120,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 120,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose in holder (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose in holder (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,344 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 100,328 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to low no reading

Fail 3 Feb 2020 91,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

emissions to low no reading

Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,139 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2016 58,423 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2016 58,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,662 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,912 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,158 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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DN08 RHN is a 2011 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 71,212 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 DN08 RHN, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN08 RHN is a 2011 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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