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FD57 FJK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,050 mi
Last recorded126,050 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 FJK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 126,050 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 113,559 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 107,970 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 101,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 93,484 miles

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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE BULB A.S.A.P. (4.4.3 (a))

POSSIBLE POWER STEERING LEAK FROM PIPES IN TO RACK AREA.

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING,2015 YEAR & 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(185-65X15H)

Fail 12 Jan 2021 93,453 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure OUTER FIXING INSECURE. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE BULB A.S.A.P. (4.4.3 (a))

POSSIBLE POWER STEERING LEAK FROM PIPES IN TO RACK AREA.

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING,2015 YEAR & 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(185-65X15H)

Pass 10 Jan 2020 89,308 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,803 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,618 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,145 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,456 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,874 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint has very slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,236 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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FD57 FJK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FD57 FJK, 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 FD57 FJK registered?

FD57 FJK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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