MOT Status
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63,361 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join section (6.1.2 (a))
o/s front lower rear bush poor condition
power steering pipe slight dampness
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s front lower rear bush poor condition
power steering pipe slight dampness
slight blow from middle and down pipe
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
offside front shock rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
aux belt noisey
both rear tyres heavily cracked on shoulders of tread, almost ready to expose cords
exhaust middle section corroded and crumbling, back box aslo
o/s/f tyre heavily cracked sidewall
rear wiper split
both front tyres heavily warn on sidewalls
h/brake long
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MK08 SCZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 MK08 SCZ, 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 MK08 SCZ registered?
MK08 SCZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is MK08 SCZ safe to buy?
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