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SM08 PVX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 PVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,638 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,752 miles

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

Exhaust has general corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2019 79,752 miles

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

Exhaust has general corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,409 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,172 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 66,994 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,646 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 60,646 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to run off on inner edge

Offside Front tyre running off on inner edge

intake box before air filter insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,854 miles

Rear Exhaust box/silencer Braket Broken But System is Adequtely Surpported at this time

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2012 35,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,892 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 PVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM08 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

SM08 PVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is SM08 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 PVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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