MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside outer c.v boot inner clip brocken but not allowing ingress of dirt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside outer c.v boot inner clip brocken but not allowing ingress of dirt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
both rear tyres perished
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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SA08 LXR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SA08 LXR, 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 SA08 LXR registered?
SA08 LXR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is SA08 LXR safe to buy?
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