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SL08 ECW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 84,504 miles

rear shocker bushes perished

Fail 17 Mar 2026 84,504 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear shocker bushes perished

Pass 17 Mar 2025 83,623 miles

n/s/f cv boot weaping

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,979 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded not holed

Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,868 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 72,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,795 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,488 miles

all shock absorbers corroded

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

all shock absorbers corroded

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,429 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped and pitted

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 17 Mar 2015 58,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped and pitted

oil on undertray cant inspect leak

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,827 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 52,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,890 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 44,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake pads low.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,992 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 ECW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

SL08 ECW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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