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2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,719 mi
Last recorded59,719 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 SEO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,719 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 59,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 57,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 55,453 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 53,461 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 53,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,093 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 51,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 48,138 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes cracking

Both front tyres worn more on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,359 miles

Front Lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Jun 2018 44,359 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,752 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 14 Jun 2017 40,685 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drop link has slight play

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,831 miles

Front Both outer sills have signs of water ingress

Nearside Front Wheel rim slight bend

Fail 15 Jun 2016 36,831 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Both outer sills have signs of water ingress

Front Brake pads getting low

Front Wear lip on brake discs

Nearside Front Wheel rim slight bend

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,802 miles

ehaust back box mounting strap broken

Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,971 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,384 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall heavely scrubbed

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,333 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 SEO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SEO, 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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DN08 SEO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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