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SV08 XMY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 XMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear shocks are heavily corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 80,778 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point / floor holed and corroded within 30cm of mount point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear shocks are heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,390 miles

front to rears brake pipes started to corrod

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,123 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTERSILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTERSILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,127 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 74,127 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,664 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,740 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 54,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,272 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,754 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,957 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,957 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,878 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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SV08 XMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV08 XMY, 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 SV08 XMY registered?

SV08 XMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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