MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,647 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Rear exhaust silencer mounting band corroded and broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear exhaust hanger/strap corroded and snapped but still supporting exhaust
rear exhaust hanger/strap corroded and snapped but still supporting exhaust
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to nearside rear door and rear panel
damage to offside front wing and door
engine oil low
rear exhaust support poor
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to nearside rear door and rear panel
damage to offside front wing and door
engine oil low
rear exhaust support poor
Nail in nearside front tyre
offside front tyre sidewalls cracked
spare tyre cut on sidewall and showing cords
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 VAF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VAF, 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 VAF?
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What year was SM08 VAF registered?
SM08 VAF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2008.
Is SM08 VAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM08 VAF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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