MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear no seats at time of test
Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear / pad wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside side repeater cover missing
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
undertray insecure
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed / advise rear damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear / pad wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside side repeater cover missing
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
undertray insecure
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Undertray not fully secure engine undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing n/s wing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box bracket snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Undertray not fully secure engine undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing n/s wing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box bracket snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust mount bracket corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust mount bracket corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear silencer corroded on rear mount.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Silencer bracket broken but exhaust is still secure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Silencer bracket broken but exhaust is still secure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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FM08 FVV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FM08 FVV, 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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FM08 FVV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2008.
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