2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · SO08 TVW
2008 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 97,583 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 TVW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/12/2024
- 97,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 TVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Xsara (SO08 TVW) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full length of body sill (7.1.”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
SO08 TVW Mileage History
- 30/08/202293,561 mi
- 24/08/202395,762 mi+2,201 mi
- 10/10/202395,789 mi+27 mi
- 02/12/202497,583 mi+1,794 mi
Average of roughly 1,780 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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