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MK08 FXH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

245,227 mi
Last recorded245,227 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 245,227 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 244,118 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 225,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 207,194 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 206,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 189,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 188,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 170,367 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 169,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 142,507 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,788 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,601 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 54,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,387 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,559 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,469 miles

adv front brake disc slighty worn

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,880 miles

adv nearside offside rear tyres outer walls cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2013 29,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

adv nearside offside rear tyres outer walls cracking

adv rear exhaust mounting brocken

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,585 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall is cracked

rear wiper is split

Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall is cracked

rear wiper is split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,339 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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MK08 FXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MK08 FXH, 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 MK08 FXH registered?

MK08 FXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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