MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion Offside & Nearside front outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Light lens damaged
Oil leak ()
Slight damage to nearside outer sill
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Body has slight corrosion Offside & Nearside front outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Light lens damaged
Oil leak ()
Slight damage to nearside outer sill
engine oil leak
exhaust backbox mounting bracket showing signs of corrosion
front numberplate starting to deteriorate
fuel filler flap missing
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges
o/s door mirror outer cap missing
o/s/r light lense cracked
slight play o/s steering rack end
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam no aim checked (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine oil leak
exhaust backbox mounting bracket showing signs of corrosion
front numberplate starting to deteriorate
fuel filler flap missing
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges
o/s door mirror outer cap missing
o/s/r light lense cracked
slight play o/s steering rack end
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake disc's pitted and worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
exhaust and spare wheel carrier affixed with cable ties
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
exhaust and spare wheel carrier affixed with cable ties
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine under tray damaged
spare wheel carrier secured with tie strap
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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SL08 DYY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DYY, 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 DYY registered?
SL08 DYY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.
Is SL08 DYY safe to buy?
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