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SL08FXX
2008 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration SL08FXX
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
28 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,855 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle has been undersealed
23 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,826 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody undersealed
- underbody slight corrosion
22 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust holed & blowing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody undersealed
- underbody slight corrosion
2 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,892 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak on engine
6 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,354 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- general corrosion under the car
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
26 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,118 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- both front suspension arms rear bush have play on a pin or bush
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both front suspension arms rear bush have play on a pin or bush
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,422 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front shocker feels soft with little damping affect
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a join (6.1.2 (a))
- both front upper strut top mounts and bearing slightly worn
27 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure door loose (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly seated plus fouling inner strut mounting area (5.3.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both front upper strut top mounts and bearing slightly worn
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a join (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front shocker feels soft with little damping affect
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,614 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
27 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,530 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre inner edge worn
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner (4.1.D.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre inner edge worn
3 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,026 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2018 10 Jun 202627 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- nail in nearside front tyre
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,854 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2017 10 Jun 202624 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- rear exhaust clamp insecure
- offside front wiper blade torn slightly
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,521 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016 10 Jun 202626 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,488 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,346 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,575 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202622 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,918 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08FXX was registered on 2008-03-05
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