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SO08 UUS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,540 mi
Last recorded130,540 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 UUS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 130,540 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 130,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 122,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 112,260 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 112,250 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,783 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 100,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,192 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,378 miles

Front and rear suspension has corrosion in various places including track rod ends.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,783 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 80,937 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box strap (7.1.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,767 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,233 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,743 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 68,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,476 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 64,159 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,472 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 51,472 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UUS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UUS, 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 UUS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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