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DU08 AEK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,075 mi
Last recorded114,075 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 112,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 May 2025 112,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation./// (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 104,916 miles

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure .///

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine./// (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 104,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure .///

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine./// (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,143 miles

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure ///

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 92,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure ///

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat /// ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,678 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 82,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,050 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,078 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,090 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 69,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + low edges (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + low edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,816 miles

Oil leak ()

screw in fuel tank but does not appear to be leaking

Fail 2 Nov 2017 66,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

screw in fuel tank but does not appear to be leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,920 miles

Fuel tank oily around drain plug?.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 59,920 miles

Fuel tank oily around drain plug?.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,473 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,297 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 38,830 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,818 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,505 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,287 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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DU08 AEK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DU08 AEK, 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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DU08 AEK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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