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SO08 DYH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,805 mi
Last recorded62,805 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 DYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 62,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2020 58,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2020 58,958 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,082 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2019 55,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre perishing outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2018 50,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front wiper blades deteriorating

both rear tyres starting to crack

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 50,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

both front wiper blades deteriorating

both rear tyres starting to crack

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,547 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 46,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,235 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 May 2016 42,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt

rear brakes squeak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 May 2015 38,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust hangers broken

Fail 15 May 2015 38,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades deteriorating

rear exhaust hangers broken

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2014 33,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 28,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 25,179 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)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 20,661 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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SO08 DYH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SO08 DYH, 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 SO08 DYH registered?

SO08 DYH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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