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FT57 FTC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,604 mi
Last recorded55,604 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 FTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 45,475 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 35,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 25,471 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 25,454 miles

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 24,661 miles

Nearside Rear seat not in use

Rear exhaust bracket detached

Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,077 miles

rear silencer bracket detached

Pass 3 Feb 2020 22,129 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 22,129 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 20,098 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 18,683 miles

nsr seat not in use

Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,289 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,755 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 15,374 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 13,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 11,348 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 8,938 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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FT57 FTC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FT57 FTC, 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 FT57 FTC registered?

FT57 FTC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is FT57 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 FTC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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