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FG08 ZVV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,569 mi
Last recorded59,569 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ZVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 59,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to ns sill,paper thin

Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,750 miles

Offside Front sill slight corrosion

slight corrosion on front subframe

Pass 22 Aug 2024 58,256 miles

Offside Front CV BOOT SLIGHT PIN HOLE

Fail 21 Aug 2024 58,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front CV BOOT SLIGHT PIN HOLE

Pass 23 Aug 2023 57,244 miles

slight blow on exaurst

Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,431 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 55,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,814 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 50,803 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 29 Jul 2017 47,700 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls

Fail 29 Jul 2017 47,700 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,307 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,765 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2015 38,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear strap broken

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,445 miles

exhaust rear strap broken

Pass 12 Apr 2014 32,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,230 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,561 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 ZVV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FG08 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

FG08 ZVV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FG08 ZVV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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