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DV08 EPN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,383 mi
Last recorded118,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EPN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,383 miles

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

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

brake pedal bush worn

Fail 27 Jul 2017 118,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside worn

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

brake pedal bush worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,450 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 112,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,739 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,635 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 98,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,855 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 88,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,836 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 83,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,984 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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DV08 EPN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DV08 EPN, 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 DV08 EPN registered?

DV08 EPN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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