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FP08 UWG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,356 mi
Last recorded112,356 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 UWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 112,356 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 111,833 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 111,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 108,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 99,019 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,595 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 87,291 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,953 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,189 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 65,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,442 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,076 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,913 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Apr 2011 27,913 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs badly worn

rear wiper blade split

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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FP08 UWG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

FP08 UWG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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