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FD08 UOC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,118 mi
Last recorded120,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 UOC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 120,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper spring and mount fouling body.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,901 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 108,901 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 96,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box strap split (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,385 miles

both front tyres worn on edges near limit

offside rear tyre near limit

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,184 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,386 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,898 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,447 miles

Nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 9 May 2011 42,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake slight bind

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 UOC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD08 UOC, 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 UOC registered?

FD08 UOC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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