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SL08DYO
2008 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration SL08DYO
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
9
Passes
9
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,014 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019 13 Jun 202617 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- advise tracking checked
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,713 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018 13 Jun 202616 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,578 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area cleared to pass mot ()
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 19% inbalance,front axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- exhaust system corrosion,slight leaks
- advise pedal rubbers ,wear
- advise rear suspension corrosion
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corrosion (6.1.A.1)
12 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Steering system fouling inner wing adrift (2.2.D.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise pedal rubbers ,wear
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area cleared to pass mot ()
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 19% inbalance,front axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and some cuts to outer wall (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- advise rear suspension corrosion
- exhaust system corrosion,slight leaks
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,972 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,504 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2016 13 Jun 20269 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,170 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202613 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,458 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2014 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,671 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2013 13 Jun 202613 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
14 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,926 MI
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SL08DYO was registered on 2008-03-15
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