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FY08 ZHL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,188 mi
Last recorded30,188 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 30,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 14 Mar 2024 28,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERNEATH OF CAR CORRODING

Pass 17 Mar 2023 28,148 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 28,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,928 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,878 miles

rear tyres and offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 3 Mar 2021 25,878 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear tyres and offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2020 25,163 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 25,163 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,219 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 24,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,245 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 23,244 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,326 miles

all four tyres cracking in treads

Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,396 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,674 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,072 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,605 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,087 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 ZHL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

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

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