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SL08 FYT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,518 mi
Last recorded92,518 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill all along (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber perishing and edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edges wearing and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 89,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edges wearing and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 83,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 76,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure been driven on when flat (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2017 76,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (run flat)1856515 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 May 2016 70,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,790 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,792 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,821 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 36,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,112 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 28,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 FYT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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