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FY08 CVU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,581 mi
Last recorded69,581 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 69,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall outer 185 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,543 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,123 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,922 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,904 miles

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

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Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,724 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 60,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,649 miles

central exhaust box outer skin corroding / deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2018 56,649 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

central exhaust box outer skin corroding / deteriorating

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 46,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,799 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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FY08 CVU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY08 CVU, 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 FY08 CVU registered?

FY08 CVU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 CVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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