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SM08 VUS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,232 mi
Last recorded52,232 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VUS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,232 miles

Offside rear sill under sealed

front rear suspension components general corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,545 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 48,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre fowling plastcik arch

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 43,398 miles

o/s/r outer sill holed but superficial panel

Pass 29 Aug 2022 39,305 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner / outter egde

rear box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 35,350 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 35,338 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f n/s/f outter sills holed/ corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

frnot discs scored

Pass 24 Aug 2020 31,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,253 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,323 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,205 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,198 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,447 miles

n/s/f mirror taped up

n/s/r tyre perished

spare wheel tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2013 21,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 16,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,537 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 13,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VUS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM08 VUS registered?

SM08 VUS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is SM08 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 VUS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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