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FG08 PZS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,629 mi
Last recorded113,629 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 PZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 113,629 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 113,626 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 110,128 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,250 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 87,373 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,647 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,647 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,547 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2019 75,547 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,495 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 69,488 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,343 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 63,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,515 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,679 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 37,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,838 miles

both windscreen wipers slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,420 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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FG08 PZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FG08 PZS, 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 FG08 PZS registered?

FG08 PZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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