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SY08 OWF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,340 mi
Last recorded66,340 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OWF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 66,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Waring closer to limit Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along Inner and Outer tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,992 miles

Exhaust mounting defective & exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 61,943 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective & exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 59,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,937 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,135 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,979 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,647 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 9 Apr 2012 21,867 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2012 21,867 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,846 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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SY08 OWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWF, 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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SY08 OWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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