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DN08 VCX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,591 mi
Last recorded137,591 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 137,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 133,632 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2023 133,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,626 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 130,622 miles

Emissions not tested exc smoke 7.80 (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,006 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 125,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dim (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 117,127 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,734 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 106,476 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 106,476 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour blue (1.7.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,243 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,240 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,995 miles

corrosion n/s sill

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,914 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 May 2012 42,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 May 2011 32,150 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 VCX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

DN08 VCX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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