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SL08 FYR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,978 mi
Last recorded82,978 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FYR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,742 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,036 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 50,476 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 50,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,391 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,519 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,219 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 31,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,352 miles

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

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)

advise front discs slightly worn

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 FYR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

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

Is SL08 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 FYR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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