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S24 DKB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,242 mi
Last recorded150,242 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 DKB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 150,242 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel leak from injector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 150,059 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside outer sills front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 138,308 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 133,280 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 133,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 131,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 131,784 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,784 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 129,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,045 miles

Engine oil level very low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 101,709 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 101,705 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting clamp broken

Fail 16 Jun 2016 85,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting clamp broken

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,147 miles

185/65/15 88H

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanger has poor temporary fix

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,977 miles

both rear tyres perished

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,001 miles

nsr tyre wall to tread cuts almost cords

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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S24 DKB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S24 DKB, 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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S24 DKB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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