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SA08 ONB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,439 mi
Last recorded87,439 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ONB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 87,439 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 87,438 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,485 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 72,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,440 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 69,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Apr 2015 61,587 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,809 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 55,809 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,121 miles

rear silencer clamp showing signs of corrosion exhaust system secure

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,098 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 ONB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ONB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA08 ONB registered?

SA08 ONB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SA08 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 ONB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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