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SM08 OAE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,378 mi
Last recorded80,378 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OAE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,378 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 80,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,950 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 73,949 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,352 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,351 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 63,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,897 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 53,897 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,727 miles

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 41,727 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 38,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2017 29,167 miles

Rear exhaust mount/strap corroded.

Fail 1 May 2017 29,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount/strap corroded.

Pass 10 May 2016 26,412 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear exhaust band corroded/insecure

Pass 16 May 2015 23,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2014 20,153 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall worn

Pass 27 May 2013 17,378 miles

nsf tyre sidewall slight damage.

Fail 27 May 2013 17,378 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nsf tyre sidewall slight damage.

Pass 7 May 2012 14,597 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 11,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

squeek n/s/f brake

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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SM08 OAE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OAE, 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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What year was SM08 OAE registered?

SM08 OAE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SM08 OAE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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