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FL08 SNU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,100 mi
Last recorded161,100 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 SNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 161,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 155,394 miles

Nearside Front Play in track rod end

Pass 7 Dec 2021 147,762 miles

Play in nearside front ball joint Both frontvtyres low tread

Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,932 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 132,749 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 132,749 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,957 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 126,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 121,521 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 113,082 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on dash

Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 101,385 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 101,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,774 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 86,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,477 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,458 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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FL08 SNU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL08 SNU, 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 FL08 SNU registered?

FL08 SNU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FL08 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 SNU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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