MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust hanger broke
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated leaking brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated leaking brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES AS BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ALL MOST DOWN TO CORDS
Front ADVISE FRONT DISC AND PADS AS WORN LOW
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES AS BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ALL MOST DOWN TO CORDS
Front ADVISE FRONT DISC AND PADS AS WORN LOW
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)
back box exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
back box exhaust bracket broken
Rear exhaust strap broken. damage to n/s outer sill
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear sill minor damage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust clip worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP08 UVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FP08 UVX, 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 FP08 UVX registered?
FP08 UVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2008.
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