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FL08 YWA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,692 mi
Last recorded139,692 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 YWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 139,692 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure all (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

near side outer sill weak

off side front outer sill weak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 124,584 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 124,582 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,306 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 112,277 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 104,241 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,637 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,955 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,947 miles

fuel filler cap, flap missing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,946 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel filler cap, flap missing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,641 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,755 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,427 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL08 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

FL08 YWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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