2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · SU51 AFF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 18 September 2025 at 96,928 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of passing tests without any noted advisories, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards. The mileage is notably low for an 18 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,385 miles per year. Between 9 August 2023 and 19 September 2024, the car covered 9,445 miles. However, the usage dropped significantly in the following year, adding only 5,727 miles by the September 2025 test. This low overall mileage suggests light use, though the recent decrease in annual distance may indicate the car is spending more time stationary. The MOT record is unusually clean, showing no recorded defects or advisories across several years. While this appears positive, the absence of any flagged wear on consumables like brake discs, tyres, or suspension bushes is rare for a vehicle of this age. The record shows a pattern of failing the test one day and passing the next in both 2024 and 2025, which typically indicates the rectification of minor faults that the tester did not formally log in the final summary. A buyer should focus on signs of deterioration caused by low usage. Check for perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and tyre flat-spotting. Given the age of this Citroen, a physical inspection of the chassis and sills for corrosion is essential, as structural rust often develops regardless of mileage and may not always be captured in a brief MOT check if the vehicle has been well-sheltered.