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SM08 WZR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,021 mi
Last recorded143,021 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 WZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 143,021 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 141,094 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 136,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 136,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 134,098 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 134,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 131,737 miles

Front brake discs slight lipped

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Signs of an oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2020 131,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 120,116 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 120,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top boot split also excessive movement and knocking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps suspect bulbs blown (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,608 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 105,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,805 miles

both front tyres & n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,749 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,147 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats removed not allowing full seat belt check

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,147 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats removed not allowing full seat belt check

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,833 miles

rear seats missing at time of mot test

Pass 16 May 2012 43,122 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 29,766 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 WZR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WZR, 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 WZR registered?

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

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