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SA08 OMY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,538 mi
Last recorded84,538 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 OMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 84,538 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

park brake lever has free play

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2026 84,532 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer cills on jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

park brake lever has free play

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2025 83,811 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box bracket corroded

park brake lever has slight free play

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2025 83,808 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box bracket corroded

park brake lever has slight free play

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

park brake lever has slight play

rear exhaust mount corroded/detatched

rear wiper worn

Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,585 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded/detatched

Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,369 miles

Free movement in handbrake leaver

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded/detached

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,604 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded/detached

Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,215 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded/detatched

Fail 17 Feb 2020 73,212 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust mounting corroded/detatched

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,288 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 65,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,445 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,445 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres weathered

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf and nsr tyres weathered

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,344 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,972 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,281 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,177 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)

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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SA08 OMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SA08 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

SA08 OMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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