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CA08 FVH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,004 mi
Last recorded93,004 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 93,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,636 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 90,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,563 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 87,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,376 miles

off side rear hand brake low reading

Fail 14 Nov 2022 84,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side rear hand brake low reading

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,249 miles

off side front fog light broken

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,563 miles

Offside Front fog light broken

Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,559 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light broken

Pass 28 May 2019 74,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 70,755 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,265 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Fail 30 May 2017 67,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 21 May 2016 63,238 miles

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

Rear exhaust box support bracket corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray guard fitted

Pass 25 May 2015 58,555 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2014 51,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 42,551 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 33,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,471 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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CA08 FVH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA08 FVH, 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 CA08 FVH registered?

CA08 FVH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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