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FP08 WYH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,314 mi
Last recorded125,314 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 WYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 125,314 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 122,388 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall damaged

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 122,388 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 112,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,850 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,850 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & deterioting (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f inner tie rod arm slight play

rear exhaust strap corroded & deterioting

Fail 19 Sep 2015 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & tread close to the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing wiper snapped (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & deterioting (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f drop link slight play

o/s/f inner tie rod arm slight play

rear exhaust strap corroded & deterioting

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,985 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)

o/s/r tyre perished but no exposed cords

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 22,487 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,822 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 WYH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYH, 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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FP08 WYH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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