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FX08 XMS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,808 mi
Last recorded154,808 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XMS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 154,808 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively This is hindering the assessment of the offside front wheel bearing for roughness. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Unable to assess fully due to slight binding on brake. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front strut top mount/bearing is slightly stiff at full lock.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper assembly is loose at the nearside, and moving, but unlikely to fall off.

Fail 4 Jan 2021 154,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both sides rear brake caliper assemblies are missing the parking brake lever return springs.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively This is hindering the assessment of the offside front wheel bearing for roughness. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Unable to assess fully due to slight binding on brake. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front strut top mount/bearing is slightly stiff at full lock.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Cable slack at bottom of action. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper assembly is loose at the nearside, and moving, but unlikely to fall off.

Pass 3 Jan 2020 149,043 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of inspection.

Offside front strut top mount/bearing has roughness when turned.

Slight internal movement detected within steering gear assembly, offside.

Clutch pedal anti slip material not fitted.

Fail 2 Jan 2020 149,036 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Both sides rear brake calipers (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides rear. All lamps affected by all other lamps. (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

No rear seats fitted at time of inspection.

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

Offside front strut top mount/bearing has roughness when turned.

Slight internal movement detected within steering gear assembly, offside.

Clutch pedal anti slip material not fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2019 144,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front strut top bearing has slight roughness.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 144,205 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Visible at turbo area when engine speed increased. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and rear of offside outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of nearside outer sill, extending behind outer wing skin. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight roughness detected in offside front strut top mount/bearing.

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 132,298 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,598 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 117,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Injector blowing (N.o 3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,037 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 101,036 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,213 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 81,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,689 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 59,689 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,209 miles

strap around rear exhaust corodded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2011 38,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FX08 XMS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FX08 XMS, 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 FX08 XMS registered?

FX08 XMS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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