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SY08 OXH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer sill

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 157,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer sill

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 148,188 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 148,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 137,916 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 137,916 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at steering rack all joints (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 129,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Jul 2021 129,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking at joints to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2020 128,290 miles

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

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 18 Jun 2019 126,098 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jun 2019 126,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering pipe to rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 123,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 119,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 112,207 miles

Corrosion in offside outer sill panel not within 30cm of steering,suspension or brakes

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 112,205 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack/pipes (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Corrosion in offside outer sill panel not within 30cm of steering,suspension or brakes

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 112,134 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,551 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 98,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,230 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,497 miles

Unable to fully view/inspect the front brakes.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,489 miles

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

Unable to fully view/inspect the front brakes.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,209 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,628 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

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 OXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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