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SA08 SNY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,845 mi
Last recorded75,845 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 SNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,569 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges,close to cords

Fail 17 Apr 2018 74,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges,close to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,904 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 67,904 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,235 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 54,235 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nail in nearside front tyre ( some damage outer wall )

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,303 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)

slight fraying offside front seat belt

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,880 miles

front brake discs worn and pads low

slight fraying offside front seat belt

Fail 9 Mar 2012 28,880 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn and pads low

slight fraying offside front seat belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,554 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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SA08 SNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

SA08 SNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is SA08 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 SNY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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