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RV08 DRO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,935 mi
Last recorded154,935 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 154,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 154,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,161 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front strut top mount slightly rough in operation

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack/ram area (2.1.5 (a))

power steering fluid discoloured/contaminated

turbo/front exhaust pipe heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2021 137,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front strut top mount slightly rough in operation

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack/ram area (2.1.5 (a))

power steering fluid discoloured/contaminated

turbo/front exhaust pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 116,835 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,769 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 60,701 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre badly perished/cracked . cords/ply nearly visible

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,605 miles

REAR SILENCER SUPORT STRAP BROKEN B/ RUSTED

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,088 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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RV08 DRO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RV08 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

RV08 DRO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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