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RV08 DPN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,964 mi
Last recorded88,964 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 DPN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,964 miles

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

limited handbrake travel may require adjustment

steering universal joint noisy when turning

Fail 26 Sep 2023 88,931 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

limited handbrake travel may require adjustment

steering universal joint noisy when turning

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,650 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 84,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,861 miles

handbrake travel near maximum operation

knock detected from internal of steering rack

Fail 9 Aug 2021 80,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel near maximum operation

knock detected from internal of steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,435 miles

noise detected from internal of steering rack ,possible further inspection required

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,788 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,364 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 65,339 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,168 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,282 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 44,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,319 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RV08 DPN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV08 DPN, 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 RV08 DPN registered?

RV08 DPN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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