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SM08 WZL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,528 mi
Last recorded113,528 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 WZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 113,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 113,521 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light cluster damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 109,886 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 102,371 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 86,294 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 80,747 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 80,746 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 74,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 68,026 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 62,625 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 62,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 56,838 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracking

Pass 22 May 2012 48,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2011 40,307 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

no coil sping safety clamps fitted to front struts

Fail 25 May 2011 40,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

no coil sping safety clamps fitted to front struts

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 WZL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

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

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