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MA08 FUW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,155 mi
Last recorded70,155 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,155 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,710 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 39,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,835 miles

rear tyres cracking on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,927 miles

4 x tyres perished

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,549 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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MA08 FUW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MA08 FUW, 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 MA08 FUW registered?

MA08 FUW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is MA08 FUW safe to buy?

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