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FV08 AKO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,790 mi
Last recorded100,790 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 AKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 100,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,752 miles

Front Inner brake discs worn

Fail 26 Jul 2023 93,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2022 90,554 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 90,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads not visible

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides- outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 80,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads not visible

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,137 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 69,537 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 69,537 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 61,322 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 53,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edge 185/65/15

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake at 16%. min requirements 16%

Fail 11 May 2016 53,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edge 185/65/15

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake at 16%. min requirements 16%

Pass 11 May 2015 46,366 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 39,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,072 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,974 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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FV08 AKO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FV08 AKO, 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 FV08 AKO registered?

FV08 AKO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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