MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear bump stop worn out
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear inner wheel arch fouling tyre
both rear bump stop worn out
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front inner tyres worn
offside driveshaft inner mounting , bearing rough & noisey
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
both front inner tyres worn
offside driveshaft inner mounting , bearing rough & noisey
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM08 XGE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?
SM08 XGE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is SM08 XGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM08 XGE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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