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FT08 AZL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,282 mi
Last recorded71,282 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 AZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,282 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 71,260 miles

Nearside Front 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 67,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear limit - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to wear limit + cracked/perished and cuts - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,398 miles

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit + edges close to 0mm and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges worn and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 60,225 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides lower outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm and outside edge close to 0mm - advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill weak

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill weak

Fail 28 Jun 2018 48,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill weak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,138 miles

Offside outer sill is weak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,783 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,599 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,995 miles

both front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,119 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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FT08 AZL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FT08 AZL, 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 FT08 AZL registered?

FT08 AZL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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