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SO08 DUJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,119 mi
Last recorded124,119 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 DUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 124,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 116,230 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 116,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,446 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,400 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,925 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,479 miles

front nearside tyre worn onto 3mm

front offside tyre worn onto 2mm at inner edge

slight buckle in rear offside wheel inner bead

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,407 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 59,407 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 42,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,911 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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SO08 DUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO08 DUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 DUJ registered?

SO08 DUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is SO08 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 DUJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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