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RT08 DAD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

158,370 mi
Last recorded158,370 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT08 DAD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 158,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 149,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 138,693 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 127,729 miles

emissions ok ,have got read out ,but not transmitted to dvsa , reporting fault

Pass 7 Jul 2022 122,202 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 122,167 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 119,616 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 115,177 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 108,035 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 98,628 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 90,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 82,508 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,982 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded and started to split

Pass 24 May 2013 55,885 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 46,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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RT08 DAD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RT08 DAD, 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 RT08 DAD registered?

RT08 DAD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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