2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · SO08 DXV
2008 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 57,660 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 DXV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2022
- 57,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (64 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 DXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Xsara (SO08 DXV) between June 2011 and April 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (64 issues), Suspension (44 issues), Lighting (34 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 156 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SO08 DXV Mileage History
- 10/06/201124,283 mi
- 30/05/201227,882 mi+3,599 mi
- 30/05/201227,882 mi
- 27/05/201332,173 mi+4,291 mi
- 06/06/201434,883 mi+2,710 mi
- 06/06/201434,883 mi
- 04/06/201537,190 mi+2,307 mi
- 04/06/201537,190 mi
- 24/06/201639,155 mi+1,965 mi
- 27/06/201639,155 mi
- 29/06/201741,608 mi+2,453 mi
- 29/06/201741,608 mi
- 20/06/201843,194 mi+1,586 mi
- 20/06/201843,194 mi
- 05/06/201946,151 mi+2,957 mi
- 05/06/201946,151 mi
- 03/12/202053,963 mi+7,812 mi
- 11/12/202053,973 mi+10 mi
- 07/04/202257,660 mi+3,687 mi
- 14/04/202257,660 mi
Average of roughly 3,078 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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