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FX08 XTZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,570 mi
Last recorded113,570 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 113,570 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 103,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and play in it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 103,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and play in it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 98,271 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 98,271 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,775 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck bottom rubber hose perished

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,384 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 92,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,073 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 89,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,264 miles

EML ON - engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outter edges

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 85,264 miles

EML ON - engine management light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outter edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,364 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 80,362 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Engine management light staying on

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,413 miles

Engine Management light staying on

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 76,413 miles

Engine Management light staying on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,611 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 71,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,249 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,035 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 62,035 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,699 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,296 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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FX08 XTZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

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

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