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DU08 AJX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,678 mi
Last recorded179,678 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 179,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose over rear axle, ferrules at both ends of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose over rear axle, ferrules at both ends of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to condition of rear flexi hoses, see fail items (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values see attached emissions sheet (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and chassis within 30 cm of axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 171,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 171,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 168,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 153,115 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 153,076 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 138,775 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 128,482 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 122,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 106,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,002 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to the side wall

Fail 16 Apr 2018 96,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Odometer display difficult to read

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to the side wall

Rear exhaust mounting band/bracket is broken, a temporary repair has been made

Temporary fuel cap replaced with original, to maintain a better sealing arrangement

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,526 miles

Exhaust rear mounting/bracket broken, a temporary repair has been made

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Apr 2017 92,526 miles

Exhaust rear mounting/bracket broken, a temporary repair has been made

Offside Stop lamp not working PRS - Bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,396 miles

Exhaust rear silencer support bracket has broken, strong wire has been used to replace it

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,951 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,119 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 AJX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJX, 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 AJX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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