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SL08 FYE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,548 mi
Last recorded79,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 79,519 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,632 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 74,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 70,191 miles

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,251 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 68,251 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,378 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 61,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,649 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 57,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,238 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,664 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 46,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 41,204 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,204 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 36,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,951 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,904 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 FYE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

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

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