MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting points on both sides at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal section of caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal section of caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting points on both sides at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
outer sills some corrosion
reverse lamp not working
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
outer sills some corrosion
reverse lamp not working
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
reverse lamp inop
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
outer sills corroded obscured with protective coating
reverse lamp not working
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
outer sills corroded obscured with protective coating
reverse lamp not working
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
outer sills corroded in some areas under protective coating
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded beside clip at rear of floor (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
outer sills corroded in some areas under protective coating
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front tyres wear on edges of tread areas
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Movement on nearside inner steering joint
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Movement on nearside inner steering joint
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front number plate deteriorated
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front number plate deteriorated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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SL08 OBA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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