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SO08 DYN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,319 mi
Last recorded67,319 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 DYN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 67,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,235 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 56,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

coolant leaking.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,413 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,358 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 47,358 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside sill weak

Fail 8 Jun 2017 46,273 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside sill weak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sills weak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 36,189 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,189 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,189 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 17,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,527 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 22,747 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DYN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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