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SO08 FDX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,767 mi
Last recorded112,767 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 112,767 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside sill panel corroded / holed in none prescribed area

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 108,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

sill panels soft - holed in none prescribed area

Fail 22 Mar 2023 108,396 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

sill panels soft - holed in none prescribed area

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,175 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill panel soft

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 106,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill panel soft

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,518 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2018 96,518 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,158 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Jun 2017 80,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,845 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,951 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box strap corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 31,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box strap corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,987 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,718 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 FDX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

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

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