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SM08 WKL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,433 mi
Last recorded86,433 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 WKL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 86,433 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tracker rod inner dust cover insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general under body corrosion

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,192 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 84,142 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,794 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))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 79,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 79,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,293 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,547 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 51,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,615 miles

Rearmost exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 43,614 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rearmost exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 26,007 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WKL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WKL, 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 WKL registered?

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

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