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FV57 FBG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 FBG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 141,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 137,966 miles

Front brake pads appear worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2021 137,947 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake pads appear worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2020 136,584 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also wearing smooth on outer edge with cuts unable to see ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2019 133,211 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 133,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 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))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 130,734 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 130,687 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill marked yellow (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing pressure low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 120,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 105,062 miles

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

brake pedal bit of play

clutch pedal rubber missing

removed items before test

Fail 13 Jan 2016 105,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal bit of play

clutch pedal rubber missing

removed items before test

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 90,750 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,163 miles

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

advise exhaust back box mounting corroded off

advise front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,740 miles

bracket snapped on exhaust back box

Fail 17 Jan 2013 62,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bracket snapped on exhaust back box

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,296 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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FV57 FBG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV57 FBG, 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 FV57 FBG registered?

FV57 FBG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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