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FL08 TFX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,319 mi
Last recorded107,319 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 TFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,319 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box advice replace (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leaks under gearbox

Fail 17 Mar 2021 107,318 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts inner pads advice replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box advice replace (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leaks under gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,834 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wear on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 103,834 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wear on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,759 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 91,759 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,768 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack to pipe (2.3.3b)

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

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)

items attached to rear view Mirror that could distract the driver

Pass 21 Mar 2015 66,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,487 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,705 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 TFX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL08 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

FL08 TFX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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