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SL08 OBB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer front/centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer front/centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear and general wear @1.6/2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

handbrake " feel " poor

offside rear outer end sill corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,323 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3.5/4mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight deterioration at nearside front inner constant velocity joint boot/cover

Fail 19 Nov 2020 83,318 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3.5/4mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight deterioration at nearside front inner constant velocity joint boot/cover

suspect rear brake pad wear and rear brake disc condition

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and nearside front ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 77,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and nearside front ()

Nail in tyre offside and nearside rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear wiper blade split/torn

Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor general condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor general condition. (5.2.3 (e))

child seats fitted across rear seats.

engine oil leak.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 68,216 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor general condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor general condition. (5.2.3 (e))

child seats fitted across rear seats.

engine oil leak.

rear tailgate wiper split/torn.

spare tyre low pressure and carrier securing thread corroded/seized.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 59,004 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 59,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,272 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both coil spring corroded (2.4.G.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted rear full inspection not possible of seatbelt

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2017 54,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure has a bolt not fully in at top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both coil spring corroded (2.4.G.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted rear full inspection not possible of seatbelt

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front both tyres wearing thin

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted full inspection not possible

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 44,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front both tyres wearing thin

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted full inspection not possible

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,205 miles

exhaust back ox corroded / exaust fouling mounting / front inner wing guards insecure

Pass 20 May 2014 30,863 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 25,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

sump damaged

Fail 21 May 2013 25,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

sump damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 18,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,419 miles

o/s/f wheel arch liner slightly insecure

rear brakes have slight bind

rear seats not tested

rear silencer securing band slightly corroded

safty pin through o/s/f seat belt has caused small holes in structure

Fail 29 Mar 2011 12,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

o/s/f wheel arch liner slightly insecure

rear brakes have slight bind

rear seats not tested

rear silencer securing band slightly corroded

safty pin through o/s/f seat belt has caused small holes in structure

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 OBB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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