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SY08 OXU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,768 mi
Last recorded140,768 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 140,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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 Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% minimum efficiency only just met (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 127,122 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 127,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamba 1.057 due to exh leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 127,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exh blowing 1.068reading (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 117,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 117,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,278 miles

Nearside rear silencer outer deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,774 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,894 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,099 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,610 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 OXU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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