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FA08 JUO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,848 mi
Last recorded75,848 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020 75,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,638 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 69,638 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,531 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 63,531 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 56,733 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,665 miles

REAR BRAKE NOISE DETECTED IN ROLLERS

Fail 17 Feb 2016 50,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE NOISE DETECTED IN ROLLERS

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,345 miles

slight blow from exhaust front pipe or manifold

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,565 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 33,564 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,916 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 27,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs part worn .

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,091 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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FA08 JUO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FA08 JUO, 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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FA08 JUO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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