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SL08 YTY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,573 mi
Last recorded110,573 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,573 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 110,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 102,781 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 102,781 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 102,194 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 92,830 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 92,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,211 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 73,748 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,254 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 70,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (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 Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,882 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,176 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,176 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,145 miles

Interior rear view mirror-Play in fixing (secure)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter loose

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in tread (no canvas visible)

Oil leak(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded / hole (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,820 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 44,458 miles

Exhaust front bracket=Corroded (secure)

Fail 1 May 2015 44,458 miles

Exhaust front bracket=Corroded (secure)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,264 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)

Pass 4 May 2013 23,735 miles

mounting on exhaust broken off but still sported

Pass 4 May 2012 14,397 miles

front exhaust bracket brocken but exhaust still secure

Pass 11 May 2011 11,200 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YTY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YTY, 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 YTY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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