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SY08 OHR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,219 mi
Last recorded93,219 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OHR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,219 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 86,460 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock Absorbers Slightly Corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to Centre Exhaust has Major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Absorbers Slightly Corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,913 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,913 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre pipe gasket (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 73,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre pipe gasket (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost through to canvas inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,256 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 55,975 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 May 2015 55,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2014 49,074 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 29 May 2013 43,375 miles

back box banding corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,316 miles

rear exhaust mount bracket broken but exhaust secure

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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SY08 OHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY08 OHR, 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 SY08 OHR registered?

SY08 OHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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