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SL08EFT
2008 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
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- Registration SL08EFT
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
14
Passes
13
Failures
51.85%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,259 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 174,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,071 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 165,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,140 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
15 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 159,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,419 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside front to centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,164 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- front exhaust bracket is deteriorated/ corroded
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
10 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside front outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- front exhaust bracket is deteriorated/ corroded
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,279 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (stepped tread pattern) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills to inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- indicator and wiper switches are slightly loose
- washer bottle cap is missing
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 137,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front to centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (stepped tread pattern) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills to inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
- washer bottle cap is missing
- indicator and wiper switches are slightly loose
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,746 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019 8 Jun 202615 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,541 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,619 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017 8 Jun 20267 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,272 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,053 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,446 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014 8 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
13 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,879 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 8 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,074 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012 8 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SL08EFT was registered on 2008-03-15
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