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SM08 WYU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,522 mi
Last recorded124,522 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 WYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 124,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,452 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 100,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,675 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge

Cracking on nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2017 92,675 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge

Cracking on nearside front tyre sidewall

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,506 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 66,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,685 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 48,127 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 48,024 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 WYU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYU, 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 WYU registered?

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

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