2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Diesel · SL08 FZD
2008 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 160,713 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 FZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 160,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL08 FZD Mileage History
- 12/01/2023140,139 mi
- 12/01/2024145,912 mi+5,773 mi
- 12/01/2024145,912 mi
- 07/01/2025152,472 mi+6,560 mi
- 30/12/2025160,713 mi+8,241 mi
Average of roughly 6,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 FZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Xsara (SL08 FZD) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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