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DS08 GHA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,419 mi
Last recorded97,419 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 GHA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,419 miles

Nearside Front inner arch liner loose

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 97,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch liner loose

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 86,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,052 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,045 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,146 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 77,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1 mm in places tyre out of shape also 2x nails in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill x2 as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,633 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 71,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 42,525 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 42,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 35,425 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,689 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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DS08 GHA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DS08 GHA, 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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DS08 GHA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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