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FM08 WFT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,582 mi
Last recorded87,582 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 WFT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 87,582 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 82,421 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 82,406 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 78,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2024 78,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light lens discoloured no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f outer sill holed & corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/r outer sill holed & corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light lens discoloured no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f outer sill holed & corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r outer sill holed & corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing roof mounted rear centre seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

front number plate is deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis

o/s/f tyre is starting to wear on the edge

oil residue on the gearbox

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,796 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly perishing in the tread

oil residue on the gearbox

outer edge wearing on the o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,758 miles

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

coolant level low

corrosion to exhaust

oil residue on the gearbox

rear silencer strap has broken but is still supporting the exhaust

Fail 7 Jun 2019 48,758 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

corrosion to exhaust

oil residue on the gearbox

rear silencer strap has broken but is still supporting the exhaust

Pass 17 May 2018 43,596 miles

corrosion to exhaust

engine warning light on

exhaust rear silencer strap has corroded through

n/s/f tyre is perishing

o/s/r tyre is perishing

oil residue on the engine

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,835 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

oil residue on the gearbox

rear silencer bracket has corroded away

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to exhaust system

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil residue on the gearbox

Fail 5 Aug 2015 36,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to exhaust system

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil residue on the gearbox

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust

wheel trims fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2014 31,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads appear low

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,770 miles

corrosion to exhaust

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2011 16,404 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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FM08 WFT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FM08 WFT, 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 FM08 WFT registered?

FM08 WFT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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