MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear tyre worn on edge stepped tyre
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear tyre worn on edge stepped tyre
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dampness around undertray
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dampness around undertray
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL08 DYV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 DYV, 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 DYV registered?
SL08 DYV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.
Is SL08 DYV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL08 DYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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