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BT08 FML

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,779 mi
Last recorded37,779 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FML
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 37,779 miles

ADVISE Service / spanner light is on dash

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with corroded lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with corroded lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer / support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 37,777 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ADVISE Service / spanner light is on dash

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with corroded lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with corroded lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer / support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 27,990 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ADVISE: rear exhaust bracket strap is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 20,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,510 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 18,026 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 17,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 16,903 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 15,985 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 15,264 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 15,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,304 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 9,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,923 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,674 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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BT08 FML is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT08 FML, 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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What year was BT08 FML registered?

BT08 FML is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 FML shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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