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FY08 ZJN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,256 mi
Last recorded138,256 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZJN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 138,256 miles

Both front Suspension struts fouling top of Turrets

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill On limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Complete Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 138,251 miles

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

Both front Suspension struts fouling top of Turrets

N/S Anti roll bar link catching on steering arm

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill On limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Complete Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides, ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill)(ON LIMIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and O/S/F outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill)(ON LIMIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 130,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides, ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill)(ON LIMIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and O/S/F outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill)(ON LIMIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 130,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 122,431 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 122,431 miles

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases black box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,285 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

cluch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 28 Jul 2022 103,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cluch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2020 92,074 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2019 87,914 miles

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 8 Oct 2019 87,914 miles

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

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,892 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,170 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,474 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 60,474 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,482 miles

rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,365 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,687 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,929 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,929 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,312 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 ZJN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FY08 ZJN, 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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FY08 ZJN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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