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FP08 WYB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,417 mi
Last recorded140,417 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 WYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 140,417 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside number plate light lens missing

Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,779 miles

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

fuel filler flap missing

knocking noise in steering

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

offside rear light lens slight damage

poor repair to offside outer sill

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Jun 2019 127,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

airbox and pipes insecure

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

fuel filler flap missing

knocking noise in steering

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

offside rear light lens slight damage

offside rear tyre perished and splitting and nail in tread

poor repair to offside outer sill

rear wiper blade worn

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 117,113 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

injectors chuffing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,222 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 109,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. and smooth on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil level over maximum.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,031 miles

slight play and knocking on front suspension/steering

Fail 17 Jun 2016 101,031 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play and knocking on front suspension/steering

Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,358 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,358 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 78,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 67,102 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 22 May 2012 54,388 miles

offside rear tyre perished

turbo heat sheld mounts broken

Fail 22 May 2012 54,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

turbo heat sheld mounts broken

Pass 25 May 2011 34,927 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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FP08 WYB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WYB, 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 WYB registered?

FP08 WYB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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