MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,942 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Section exhaust mounting snapped & Catalyst heat shield in-secure
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust hanger rotting off but system still adequately supported
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust hanger rotting off but system still adequately supported
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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SA08 OSU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 OSU, 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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How do I check the history of SA08 OSU?
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What year was SA08 OSU registered?
SA08 OSU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is SA08 OSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA08 OSU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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