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S13 AMB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,395 mi
Last recorded155,395 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 AMB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 155,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 138,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil around steering rack but no leak at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2020 137,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil around steering rack but no leak at time of test

Pass 17 May 2019 110,018 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 110,018 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2018 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to rear of vehicle and numerous panels

exhaust centre box heavily corroded and rear box band broken

front brake pads look low unable to inspect fully

Fail 21 Apr 2018 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box mounting bracket broken

front brake pads look low unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,479 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,475 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2016 47,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,813 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 31,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn low

offside fornt tyre underinflated

offside rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust mounting band broken

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,158 miles

Back box poor condition

Front tyres cracking

Incorrect reg plates in boot

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2012 19,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,250 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,225 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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S13 AMB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S13 AMB, 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 S13 AMB registered?

S13 AMB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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