MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both front wiper blades deteriorating
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
n/s/f tyre perishing outer sidewall
n/s/r tyre cracking
o/s/r tyre cracking
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both front wiper blades deteriorating
both rear tyres starting to crack
exhaust corroded
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
exhaust corroded
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
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
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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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.
Is SO08 DYH safe to buy?
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