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FD08 TCZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,311 mi
Last recorded108,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 TCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,311 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 108,311 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 96,096 miles

n/s/f outer sill damaged & soft to touch

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,323 miles

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

exhaust back box start distorting & corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills soft touch & has bubbles of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,186 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))

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT SMALL HOLE LETTING OUT GREASE

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 86,427 miles

Exhaust bracket broken.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close in places. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,193 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,447 miles

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

nearside washer jet mis-aligned but still adequately clearing screen

Pass 26 May 2011 15,239 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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FD08 TCZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FD08 TCZ, 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 FD08 TCZ registered?

FD08 TCZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FD08 TCZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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