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EK08 DMV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,676 mi
Last recorded109,676 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 DMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 109,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 106,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 72,894 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

ITEM PRE TEST

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm - WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE -ON 4.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 72,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

ITEM PRE TEST

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm - WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE -ON 4.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,946 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,408 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 43,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,604 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,529 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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EK08 DMV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 EK08 DMV, 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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EK08 DMV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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