MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/f roll bar link worn
oil leak at engine area
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outtrer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f roll bar link worn
oil leak at engine area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust mid box slightly deteriorated
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM08 OAD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SM08 OAD, 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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How do I check the history of SM08 OAD?
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What year was SM08 OAD registered?
SM08 OAD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.
Is SM08 OAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM08 OAD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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