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DN08 SCZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,801 mi
Last recorded92,801 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 SCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 92,801 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 92,801 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 84,935 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 84,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,791 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 79,791 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,478 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2022 72,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 67,898 miles

both front outer sills corroded

front tyres slightly perished and worn low

Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,057 miles

both front outer sills slightly corroded x2

Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,055 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,611 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 52,611 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,042 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outside and perish

Fail 27 Jun 2016 48,042 miles

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outside and perish

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,013 miles

Exhaust back box strap repaired and corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,164 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on edges and perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,964 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 31,964 miles

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

o/s/r tyre iner side wall split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,230 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 27,230 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 19,975 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 SCZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DN08 SCZ, 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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What year was DN08 SCZ registered?

DN08 SCZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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