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SG02 SSS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,407 mi
Last recorded143,407 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 SSS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 143,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp Aim Pattern Blurring

Injectors Chuffing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering on Shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering on Shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 125,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner and Outer Shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner and Outer Shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 125,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner and Outer Shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner and Outer Shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 114,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 114,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 97,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 90,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 86,924 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,386 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,912 miles

Advise play in n,s link rod.

Pass 9 May 2018 80,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 74,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,033 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 66,033 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,083 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,234 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,320 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 23,572 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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SG02 SSS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SG02 SSS, 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 SG02 SSS registered?

SG02 SSS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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