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ML08 FWR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,978 mi
Last recorded68,978 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 68,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2025 67,479 miles

Corrosion on front flexy brake hoses

Corrosion on front shockers

Corrosion on sills and front subframe

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Offside Outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,632 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges

Outer c/v boot at o/s cracking weeping grease

Outer front sill at o/s weak

Rear tyre at n/s soft & cracking in base of tread

Fail 12 Jun 2024 66,630 miles

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

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges

Outer c/v boot at o/s cracking weeping grease

Outer front sill at o/s weak

Rear tyre at n/s soft & cracking in base of tread

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,177 miles

Front brake at o/s dragging

Outer c/v boot at o/s weeping grease

Rear tyre at n/s cracking in base of tread

Fail 19 May 2023 65,108 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake binding at o/s

Outer c/v boot at o/s leaking grease

Rear tyre at n/s cracking in base of tread

Pass 17 May 2022 62,944 miles

Front abs rings lifting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Cv boot leaking grease slightly

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 4 May 2021 60,893 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 60,006 miles

Front o/s fog light missing

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Fail 14 May 2020 59,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front o/s fog light missing

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

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

Pass 10 May 2019 57,443 miles

Corrosion on tow bar

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on edges

Fail 10 May 2019 57,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Corrosion on tow bar

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2018 54,034 miles

Eml on

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on edges

Fail 11 May 2018 54,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Eml on

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2017 50,541 miles

Corrosion on towbar

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges & perishing/cracking in base of tread

Rear tyres o/s & n/s wearing on edges

Slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 25 May 2016 47,436 miles

Corrosion on tow bar

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Fail 29 May 2015 44,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Screw in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 29 May 2015 44,571 miles

Screw in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,825 miles

Screw in o/s rear tyre.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,771 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Screw in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,295 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,223 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 FWR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML08 FWR, 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 ML08 FWR registered?

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

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