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MD08 DVX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,378 mi
Last recorded142,378 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 DVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 142,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front subframe undersealed

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 142,158 miles

Front subframe undersealed

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 142,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front subframe undersealed

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 141,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides tyre cracking

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 140,800 miles

Front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 140,563 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 139,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank slight mist of fuel

Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,060 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 113,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,111 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 99,111 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,759 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 96,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,683 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,046 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 53,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Advise backbox exhaust support strap heavily corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MD08 DVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD08 DVX, 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 MD08 DVX registered?

MD08 DVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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