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SY08 WDV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,552 mi
Last recorded123,552 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 WDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 123,552 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights innop

reverse lights innop

Fail 13 Mar 2023 123,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights innop

reverse lights innop

Fail 1 Mar 2023 123,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL PIPES MARKED AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, offside rear and nearside rear pipes corroded or covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 104,279 miles

Offside Front cv gaiter leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2020 104,276 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front cv gaiter leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,588 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 93,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling wheel is fouling abs wire (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,345 miles

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

advise near side rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise near side rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,393 miles

advise rear wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 70,393 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,553 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,356 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2013 31,866 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise exhaust rear section bracket deteriorated

advise near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,503 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,900 miles

bind to n/s/f & o/s/f brakes

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 WDV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

SY08 WDV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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