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SM08 WKO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,080 mi
Last recorded89,080 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,080 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,458 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body and axel corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 81,458 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure - clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body and axel corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2018 75,785 miles

Exhaust Corroded Bracket at Rear Missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driveshaft Seal Area Damp

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 75,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aeroblades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust Corroded Bracket at Rear Missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driveshaft Seal Area Damp

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,098 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 73,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling body at rear (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,284 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2015 64,489 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,292 miles

nearside tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2013 45,102 miles

rear silencer slightly insecure

Pass 30 May 2012 37,902 miles

rear box strab around box broken system secure at time of test

Pass 31 May 2011 29,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 WKO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

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

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