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ML08 FWP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,067 mi
Last recorded118,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 118,067 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded outside prescribed area(of d/s/f seat mount)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside sill corroded not excessive at time of test

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend blade replaced (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres cracking and tread low-recommend replaced 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 118,067 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded outside prescribed area(of d/s/f seat mount)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside sill corroded not excessive at time of test

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend blade replaced (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres cracking and tread low-recommend replaced 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,146 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded just outside prescribed area of p/s seat mounting

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 115,145 miles

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel suspect wheel cylinder leaking?????? (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill corroded just outside prescribed area of p/s seat mounting

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just passed recommend replaced 500 miles!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,929 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded- not excessive at time of test!!!

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and handbrake only just passed!!!!!!!!!! (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 104,786 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 104,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 100,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,151 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 82,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,390 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,551 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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ML08 FWP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML08 FWP, 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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ML08 FWP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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