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SO08 DZB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,367 mi
Last recorded54,367 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 DZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 54,313 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,597 miles

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

front (cat) exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,699 miles

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,739 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 50,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,027 miles

exhaust system coroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,818 miles

EM light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Jan 2016 46,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

EM light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,781 miles

Exhaust bracket broken at gearbox.

Front wipers torn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 37,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 31,853 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,208 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,066 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 DZB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

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

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