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FG08 VHC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,623 mi
Last recorded89,623 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 89,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,397 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,983 miles

Front exhaust bracket detatched

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has small cut in it

Offside Rear lamp has small hole in lense

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

auxillary belt perished

Fail 15 Mar 2017 58,983 miles

Front exhaust bracket detatched

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has small cut in it

Offside Rear lamp has small hole in lense

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

auxillary belt perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,190 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer support strap broken

Fail 19 Mar 2015 42,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,487 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 37,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,291 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 31,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,581 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 VHC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

FG08 VHC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FG08 VHC safe to buy?

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