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EX08 SYW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,557 mi
Last recorded96,557 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,557 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 87,719 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 87,719 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 81,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 81,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure unit insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 72,495 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,631 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2015 51,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 51,856 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,521 miles

ADDED 2LTS OF ENGINE OIL TO CARRY TEST

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,114 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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EX08 SYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

EX08 SYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is EX08 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 SYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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