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SJ08 XTO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,031 mi
Last recorded111,031 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 111,031 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 99,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,629 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,192 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 31,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,491 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,539 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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SJ08 XTO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SJ08 XTO, 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 SJ08 XTO registered?

SJ08 XTO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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