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EX08 SXW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,078 mi
Last recorded158,078 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 158,078 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 158,077 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 146,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 146,571 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 129,345 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 129,345 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 96,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 96,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,853 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer/pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 60,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall/tread joint. (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer/pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,382 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 55,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,338 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,226 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,914 miles

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 27,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both O/S tyres cracking on tyre walls

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,765 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,417 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly on side walls

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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EX08 SXW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EX08 SXW, 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 EX08 SXW registered?

EX08 SXW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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