MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front strut top bearing has slight roughness.
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
strap around rear exhaust corodded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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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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FX08 XMS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2008.
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