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SM08 WYO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,521 mi
Last recorded113,521 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 WYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 113,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 113,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 110,661 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 110,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 107,873 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 104,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 101,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 101,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 97,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 94,076 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 90,271 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 90,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 84,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Pass 5 May 2015 75,037 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 75,037 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 64,720 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 55,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre has cut in inner sidewall

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 WYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WYO, 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 WYO registered?

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

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