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SL08 FYN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,044 mi
Last recorded147,044 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FYN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 147,044 miles

Nearside Rear torsion bar is slightly worn

Rear Outer both sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 147,038 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear torsion bar is slightly worn

Rear Outer both sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 135,157 miles

Front discs inner edge worn

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 135,151 miles

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

Front discs inner edge worn

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,393 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,834 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 115,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,883 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sill bubbling (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,830 miles

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 97,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment fouling on body (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement fouling on rear tyre (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,165 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 77,770 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 67,663 miles

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

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

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

offside rear axle bearing worn

rear exhaust bracket corroded off

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 67,605 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear axle bearing worn

rear exhaust bracket corroded off

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 66,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,793 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 61,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,665 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2012 38,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,090 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 FYN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FYN, 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 FYN registered?

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

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