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SP08 TFF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,566 mi
Last recorded81,566 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 TFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,566 miles

both strut top mounts rough

subframe corrded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 81,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both strut top mounts rough

subframe corrded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,385 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside outer sill soft and swollen

both front strut top bearings tight and rough

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,385 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside outer sill soft and swollen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front strut top bearings tight and rough

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 71,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 6,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,494 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 64,494 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,097 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 61,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,480 miles

o/s/r tail lamp cracked but not effecting light output

rear wiper torn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tail lamp cracked but not effecting light output

rear wiper torn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,679 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 39,679 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front reg plate (water damage)

offside rear lamp unit damaged

rear reg plate (laminate peeling)

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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SP08 TFF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP08 TFF, 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 SP08 TFF registered?

SP08 TFF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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