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SL08 DZG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,738 mi
Last recorded100,738 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 DZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,168 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 100,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 98,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,704 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 94,640 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,831 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Front strut top mounts/bearing noisy

Nearside Front droplink has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge/low

cat bracket at gearbox broken

Fail 22 Apr 2016 93,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cat bracket at gearbox broken

Front brake discs corroding

Front strut top mounts/bearing noisy

Nearside Front droplink has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge/low

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,714 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has very slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2015 83,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,108 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,177 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,177 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on inside wall

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,790 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,194 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,023 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 DZG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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