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SL08 FXX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,855 mi
Last recorded75,855 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,855 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2024 74,826 miles

underbody slight corrosion

underbody undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2024 74,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust holed & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underbody slight corrosion

underbody undersealed

Pass 2 May 2023 72,892 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,354 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general corrosion under the car

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,118 miles

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension arms rear bush have play on a pin or bush

Fail 25 Feb 2021 68,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension arms rear bush have play on a pin or bush

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker feels soft with little damping affect

both front upper strut top mounts and bearing slightly worn

Fail 27 Feb 2020 65,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly seated plus fouling inner strut mounting area (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure door loose (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker feels soft with little damping affect

both front upper strut top mounts and bearing slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,614 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 62,614 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 26 Feb 2018 59,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,026 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 55,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,854 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 52,854 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade torn slightly

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,521 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,488 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,346 miles

front discs worn

rear tyres 3.6mm

rear wiper torn

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

tail pipe mount corroded

tyre size 185/65/15

Fail 27 Feb 2013 37,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

rear tyres 3.6mm

rear wiper torn

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

tail pipe mount corroded

tyre size 185/65/15

Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,575 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

slight play in offside front drop link

spare tyre below 1.6mm

tyre size 185/65/15

Fail 22 Feb 2012 30,104 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front pads and discs very low(advise replacement)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

slight play in offside front drop link

spare tyre below 1.6mm

tyre size 185/65/15

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,918 miles

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 FXX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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