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FN08 OLW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,023 mi
Last recorded86,023 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 OLW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,023 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken but secure

Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,634 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 81,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,776 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,042 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

both front tyres slightly worn on edges [ 185/65/15/88H ]

centre exhaust mountng corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear light cluster is damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2014 47,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear light cluster is damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,057 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2013 38,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,298 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,144 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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FN08 OLW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN08 OLW, 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 FN08 OLW registered?

FN08 OLW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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