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DU08 AFY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,945 mi
Last recorded135,945 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 135,945 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 15 May 2021 132,945 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp electrical fault (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 12 May 2020 118,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 111,226 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 111,226 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 104,999 miles

Offside Front tie rod end has play

Fail 30 May 2018 104,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tie rod end has play

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,513 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,183 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,649 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,364 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 49,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,662 miles

emissions too cleen to be recorded

front tyres weraring edges 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 AFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

DU08 AFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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