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SL08 FXS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

123,665 mi
Last recorded123,665 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 123,665 miles

Underside corroded but solid.

Fail 1 Nov 2024 123,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded but solid.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,454 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corroded but solid.

Fail 16 Oct 2023 121,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corroded but solid.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,238 miles

Underside corroded but solid.

Fail 9 Nov 2022 119,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded but solid.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,577 miles

Underside corroded but solid.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 114,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sill deteriorated.

Underside corroded but solid.

Fail 16 Oct 2020 114,326 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sill deteriorated.

Underside corroded but solid.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 112,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 110,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated at rear box.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 109,098 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 107,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 101,224 miles

nearside front coil spring rubbing off inner wing

Fail 10 Dec 2015 101,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre outer edge wear

nearside front coil spring rubbing off inner wing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,580 miles

front brake discs corroding

middle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

middle exhaust hanger broken

Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,580 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

middle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,350 miles

1 centre exhaust mount corroded off, system still adequately supported

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 74,350 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1 centre exhaust mount corroded off, system still adequately supported

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,842 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,267 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 FXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

SL08 FXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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