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SL08 FXT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,055 mi
Last recorded106,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FXT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,484 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints. (7.1.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 86,879 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured link. (2.4.G.1)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack. (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints. (7.1.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,029 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 74,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,328 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked on outer side wall 185/65x15h

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,934 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,459 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 25,458 miles

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

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

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

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 FXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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