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SL08 DYO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,052 mi
Last recorded81,052 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 DYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2019 81,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 80,888 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,014 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 75,014 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

advise tracking checked

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,713 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 69,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area cleared to pass mot ()

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 19% inbalance,front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise pedal rubbers ,wear

advise rear suspension corrosion

exhaust system corrosion,slight leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling inner wing adrift (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area cleared to pass mot ()

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 19% inbalance,front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and some cuts to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise pedal rubbers ,wear

advise rear suspension corrosion

exhaust system corrosion,slight leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,972 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,504 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 46,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 42,170 miles

cracks at sidewall of spare tyre

rear wiper rubber torn

slight play at nearside front trackrod end

Fail 13 Feb 2014 42,170 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cracks at sidewall of spare tyre

rear wiper rubber torn

slight play at nearside front trackrod end

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,458 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 37,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,671 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 32,671 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,926 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 DYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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