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ML08 FWY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,778 mi
Last recorded112,778 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 112,778 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front n/s&o/s outer sills repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Mar 2021 112,666 miles

Nearside Outer Driver's seat with a defective structure sill (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Driver's seat with a defective structure sill (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 108,113 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 108,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,792 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,557 miles

Nearside Lower ball joint has slight play.

Spare tyre badly cracked.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,221 miles

Front wishbone back bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive).

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated.

Spare tyre in poor condition.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 88,221 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front wishbone back bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive).

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated.

Spare tyre in poor condition.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,130 miles

rear exhaust surported with make shift bracket

Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,588 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear back box corroded, suport strap corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,588 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear back box corroded, suport strap corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,860 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded could do with repairing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,415 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 39,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 FWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FWY, 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 FWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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