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SO08 FDD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

114,137 mi
Last recorded114,137 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 FDD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 114,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 114,137 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,833 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 106,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,067 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 100,067 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,838 miles

Excessive oil leak at engine area

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre ratio difference between front and rear axles

Fail 13 Sep 2018 90,838 miles

Offside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Excessive oil leak at engine area

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,183 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 86,182 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leaking exhaust system (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,255 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 80,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 73,480 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 73,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 66,245 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,888 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,942 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 39,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,770 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 28,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FDD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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