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SL08 DZU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,330 mi
Last recorded136,330 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 DZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 136,330 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 135,858 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cil (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,338 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 99,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs rough

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,156 miles

front discs rough

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,126 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,126 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres side wall cracking

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 DZU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DZU, 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 DZU registered?

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

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