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SL08 EHE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,494 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,494 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,579 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,347 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,708 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 13 Feb 2012 37,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 14 Feb 2011 29,481 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,481 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 EHE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

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

Is SL08 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 EHE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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