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AG08 FYP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,393 mi
Last recorded100,393 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2023 100,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 92,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 79,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 14 Aug 2020 75,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 17 Aug 2019 68,832 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,046 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 60,046 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,635 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyre sidewalls slight perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 48,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight deterioration (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight deterioration (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

both front tyre sidewalls slight perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,516 miles

2 possably 3 injectors wet at base.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air intake pipe elbow detached and laying next to exhaust.

front brake discs signs of wear(lipped).

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,873 miles

small cut nearside front tyre in tread deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 34,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper blade split

small cut nearside front tyre in tread deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt twisted

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts and is badly perished

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts and is badly perished

rear exhaust box strap has been repaired

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

drivers seat belt twisted

multiple stones in rear tyre treads

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 23,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat belt twisted

multiple stones in rear tyre treads

o/s/r tyre perishing

servo pipe had been rubbing on brake fluid resisvoir pipe servo pipe very slightly chaffed

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,007 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AG08 FYP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG08 FYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AG08 FYP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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