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SL08 EFU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 EFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 101,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 94,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Clamp Broken Rattling-System Secure

Pass 2 Apr 2021 89,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2020 83,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front tyres worn inner edge

advise rear exhaust bracket

Pass 3 Mar 2019 70,782 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn on edges 3mm

advise rear exhaust bracket

Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,831 miles

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,534 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,413 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished.

Slight movement in both front suspension arms rear bushes.

Slight play in O/S track rod inner joint.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,065 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

play in offside steering rack inner joint

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,893 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 29,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

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

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