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SW03 MUM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,356 mi
Last recorded73,356 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 MUM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 73,356 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,478 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,243 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,487 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 69,480 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,866 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 67,866 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 66,220 miles

rear brakes noisy , recommend a further inspection .

Pass 3 Jan 2020 64,208 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,018 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,605 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,351 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 51,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 46,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,625 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 40,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 24,435 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,435 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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SW03 MUM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SW03 MUM, 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 SW03 MUM registered?

SW03 MUM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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