MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm and rubber cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover lifts up (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated a bit dim one side of dash (7.8 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front radius arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm and rubber cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover lifts up (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated a bit dim one side of dash (7.8 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front radius arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle pipe metal mounting (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust back box bracket broken, exhaust still secure.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
exhaust back box bracket broken, exhaust still secure.
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)
advise rear silencer hanger bracket corroded
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY08 VUO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DY08 VUO, 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 DY08 VUO registered?
DY08 VUO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is DY08 VUO safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY08 VUO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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