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SM08 WYR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,941 mi
Last recorded69,941 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,941 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,981 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills soft but not holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 59,981 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion sills soft but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 50,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 45,765 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 45,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 41,086 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 41,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 34,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 24,014 miles

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 WYR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WYR, 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 WYR registered?

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

Is SM08 WYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 WYR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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