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FY08 CWX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,838 mi
Last recorded120,838 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 CWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 120,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 115,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser bush worn ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2020 110,942 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sill damaged

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,515 miles

Exhaust hanger corroded

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 104,515 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust hanger corroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,337 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (9.2.8c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 98,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (9.2.8c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 86,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when turning

Pass 13 May 2015 75,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2014 64,756 miles

sidewall on both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2013 58,430 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 538,555 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 46,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 46,123 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 CWX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CWX, 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 CWX registered?

FY08 CWX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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