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FV08 FZJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,965 mi
Last recorded118,965 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 116,589 miles

Spare Tyre Below Legal Limit

Fail 17 Feb 2023 116,581 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Wil not switch off (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare Tyre Below Legal Limit

Pass 22 Feb 2022 113,597 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front outer sill corroded outside of 12" of seat belt and suspension mount.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 113,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside and offside front outer sill corroded outside of 12" of seat belt and suspension mount.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 111,627 miles

Clip missing on offside front cv boot.

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

Nearside and offside front outer sill corroded outside of 12" of seat belt and suspension mount.

Offside front headlight bracket damaged.

Fail 1 Jun 2020 111,627 miles

Emissions not tested Due to black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Clip missing on offside front cv boot.

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

Nearside and offside front outer sill corroded outside of 12" of seat belt and suspension mount.

Offside front headlight bracket damaged.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 107,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 102,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 102,160 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 93,389 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 93,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 80,716 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 66,454 miles

offside front outer sill corroded but no within the prescribed area

Fail 21 May 2015 66,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front outer sill corroded but no within the prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2014 54,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 41,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 35,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,322 miles

Wipers not 100%

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 FZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FV08 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

FV08 FZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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