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DU08 AFK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,685 mi
Last recorded177,685 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 AFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 177,685 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end has play

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

temp rear exhaust mount

Fail 12 Dec 2017 177,436 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users main beam stuck on (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front steering rack end has play

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aux belt in poor condition

temp rear exhaust mount

Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2016 141,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,745 miles

offside outter sill corroded under paint but not excessive

Fail 17 Dec 2015 112,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside outter sill corroded under paint but not excessive

Pass 19 Dec 2014 98,189 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear bracket broken, system is still supported

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

spare tyre sidewall heavily cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2013 81,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear bracket broken, system is still supported

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

spare tyre sidewall heavily cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,365 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 AFK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AFK, 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 AFK registered?

DU08 AFK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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