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SM08 OAN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OAN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 91,762 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front spring o/s in dangerous state (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 25 Jan 2024 86,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,950 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 79,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,870 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 72,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside 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 16 Jan 2019 65,278 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Jan 2019 65,278 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre exhaust mounting corroded and exhaust insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 21 May 2016 44,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2015 38,614 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 32,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 32,956 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 27,942 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 22,143 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 16,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 16,072 miles

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 OAN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

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

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