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SL08 FXU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,291 mi
Last recorded93,291 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,291 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 93,291 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,627 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,401 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 71,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer 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 Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,125 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2015 49,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,525 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 40,525 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,544 miles

exhaust tail pipe hanger broken

Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,537 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,606 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 FXU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

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

Is SL08 FXU safe to buy?

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