MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front TYRE CATCHING INNER ARCH
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front TYRE CATCHING INNER ARCH
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion
Rear rear exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion
Rear rear exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front exhaust bracket broken
Rear exhaust bracket broken
both front suspension arm rear bushes worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front exhaust bracket broken
Rear exhaust bracket broken
both front suspension arm rear bushes worn
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
back box mount corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
back box mount corroded
o/s/f wheel bearing noisy when rotated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s/r tyre starting to crack
o/s/r tyre starting to crack
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s/r tyre starting to crack
o/s/r tyre starting to crack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust front bracket broken.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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PL08 DWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 PL08 DWA, 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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PL08 DWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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