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FV08 TWL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,384 mi
Last recorded73,384 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 TWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill slightly deteriorated/soft .

Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,090 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 63,087 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 59,813 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 59,805 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,854 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 56,846 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a screw in tread

Offside Front Tyre has a screw in tread

Rear Exhaust mount weak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,835 miles

Exhaust rear mount weak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,481 miles

Rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,560 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,371 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 33,371 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 22,460 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,540 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 TWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWL, 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 TWL registered?

FV08 TWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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