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SL08 AEG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,928 mi
Last recorded119,928 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 AEG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 119,928 miles

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

Offside Front sterring knuckle slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2017 119,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front sterring knuckle slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2016 110,843 miles

Front discs slightly scored and worn on inside

Offside Front steering knuckle o/s/f slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,560 miles

Engine Management light on

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,407 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear silencer bracket damaged but system adequastely secured

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,197 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,655 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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SL08 AEG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SL08 AEG, 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 SL08 AEG registered?

SL08 AEG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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