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FE08 FAO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,429 mi
Last recorded83,429 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front coil spring not fully seated correctly at bottom but still secure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective may require buffing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring not fully seated correctly at bottom but still secure

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack dam possible slight leak from hose/joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 75,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective may require buffing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring not fully seated correctly at bottom but still secure

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack dam possible slight leak from hose/joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front coil spring not fully seated correctly at bottom but still secure

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack all dam possible leaking from hose/joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear service brake has slight lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,910 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 62,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,733 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 56,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 48,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,560 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,331 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,447 miles

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,064 miles

discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,198 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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FE08 FAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE08 FAO, 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 FE08 FAO registered?

FE08 FAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE08 FAO safe to buy?

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