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CX08 XBL

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,991 mi
Last recorded80,991 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XBL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer top arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 80,769 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer top arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,320 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,420 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 39,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2012 39,193 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,763 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 27,762 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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CX08 XBL is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 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 Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX08 XBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX08 XBL registered?

CX08 XBL is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is CX08 XBL safe to buy?

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