MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
engine management warning light on
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
engine management warning light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated inner (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated inner (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front sills starting to blister
oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front sills starting to blister
oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on outer edge
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL08 DXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SL08 DXT, 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 DXT registered?
SL08 DXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.
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