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EJ08 DFY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,444 mi
Last recorded94,444 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 94,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,668 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,511 miles

Exhaust emissions standard only just met 2.53m-1

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 63,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.97m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,030 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 46,732 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 46,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,056 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 33,874 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,424 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,268 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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EJ08 DFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ08 DFY, 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 EJ08 DFY registered?

EJ08 DFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EJ08 DFY safe to buy?

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