MOT Status
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125,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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head light poor paton osf glass needs cleaning rec paint floor-1/2 number plate lights in op
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both outer sills holed by jacking points os ns boyh ends (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clips loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
head light poor paton osf glass needs cleaning rec paint floor-1/2 number plate lights in op
advise sills week rusted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached 2 (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advise sills week rusted
advise sills week
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 below limet (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
advise sills week
advise tyers featherd exust week osf wing liner not fixed safe
Front Body insecure jacking points outer sills (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
advise tyers featherd exust week osf wing liner not fixed safe
Front Lower Driver's door pillar insecure sill rotten holed (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box leaking falling off car heavley under sealed (6.1.2 (a))
Front Engine mounting bracket missing broken (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front sills by a post (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust back box hanger broken but still secure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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SL08 EFX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?
SL08 EFX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.
Is SL08 EFX safe to buy?
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