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SO08 DYT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,303 mi
Last recorded108,303 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 DYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,303 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,155 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 99,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,574 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,915 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,724 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 51,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,945 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,879 miles

exhaust backbox strap corroded

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 DYT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYT, 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 DYT registered?

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

Is SO08 DYT safe to buy?

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