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SO08 FDP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,720 mi
Last recorded97,720 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 FDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,720 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 97,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 93,102 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 93,057 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,519 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust strap is corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,632 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 33,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,557 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

front wheel alingment advised

rear wiper split

sump requires re-seal heavy oil leak

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 FDP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

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

Is SO08 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 FDP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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