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SL08 FYD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 85,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 85,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 82,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,992 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 75,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear o/s pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/ rear axle mount at fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres aged and slightly perished

Fail 24 Feb 2022 72,120 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear o/s pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/ rear axle mount at fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres aged and slightly perished

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,887 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill within passengers seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill within seat mount (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 outer sill within rear suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,147 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 64,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,026 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,684 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 52,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,035 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 47,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,324 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,775 miles

nearside front brake sticking

Fail 2 Mar 2012 28,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front brake sticking

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,939 miles

ofside number plate light lens missing

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 FYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

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

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