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FX08 XMY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,074 mi
Last recorded94,074 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 94,074 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 94,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 88,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 88,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,485 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,989 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 79,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,073 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,741 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,251 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 64,250 miles

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle low (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,936 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,998 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,045 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 48,045 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,069 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,194 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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FX08 XMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

FX08 XMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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