2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · SO08 DYA
2008 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 100,732 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 DYA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 100,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 DYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Xsara (SO08 DYA) between July 2011 and November 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SO08 DYA Mileage History
- 05/07/201128,873 mi
- 03/07/201235,900 mi+7,027 mi
- 04/09/201344,366 mi+8,466 mi
- 03/09/201451,426 mi+7,060 mi
- 03/09/201559,348 mi+7,922 mi
- 21/09/201666,325 mi+6,977 mi
- 21/09/201666,325 mi
- 20/09/201772,523 mi+6,198 mi
- 20/09/201772,523 mi
- 24/09/201877,478 mi+4,955 mi
- 26/09/201877,491 mi+13 mi
- 25/09/201980,158 mi+2,667 mi
- 25/09/201980,158 mi
- 24/09/202084,033 mi+3,875 mi
- 27/09/202187,732 mi+3,699 mi
- 28/09/202187,732 mi
- 16/11/202292,114 mi+4,382 mi
- 24/11/2023100,732 mi+8,618 mi
Average of roughly 5,800 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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