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RV08 DRZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,206 mi
Last recorded110,206 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 DRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 110,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 110,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 109,038 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 107,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,447 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,193 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,883 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,261 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,448 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,296 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,540 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,515 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 56,513 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,079 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,271 miles

Oil leak

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 DRZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

RV08 DRZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is RV08 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 DRZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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