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DU08 AEX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,248 mi
Last recorded96,248 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 AEX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm outer tyre wall slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm outer tyre wall slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 96,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm outer tyre wall slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm outer tyre wall slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,433 miles

Both rear bump stops worn

Both rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hard to see pads but looks low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hard to see pads but look low (3.5.1g)

Under tray loose

Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,309 miles

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

Front Tyres worn inner and outer edges advice replace.

Rear Tyres showing slight perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,605 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,373 miles

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 1 Dec 2012 62,113 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,340 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 50,888 miles

front discs worn slightly

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 AEX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEX, 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 DU08 AEX registered?

DU08 AEX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is DU08 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 AEX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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