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SL08 EFV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,226 mi
Last recorded71,226 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,226 miles

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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 64,130 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 63,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3x rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear going to nsr flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear going to osr flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3x rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear going to nsr flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear going to osr flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,847 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 27,932 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 27,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,681 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 25,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,474 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,331 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,890 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 EFV 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 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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

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

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