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SO08 DYW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,230 mi
Last recorded89,230 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 DYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 89,230 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed within 30cm of seatbelt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of subframe and door pillar supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section of exhaust not attached to rear silencer also insecure holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 82,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play with runners.

Fail 29 May 2019 82,978 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play with runners.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise front w/blades smearing screen slightly

exhaust back box heavily corroded not blowing

Fail 4 Jun 2018 77,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise front w/blades smearing screen slightly

exhaust back box heavily corroded not blowing

Pass 29 May 2017 69,300 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2017 69,300 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner steering rack inner arm slight movement

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,905 miles

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise front pads low 85/ worn

advise o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2015 60,905 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise front pads low 85/ worn

advise o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,883 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,606 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,708 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 DYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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