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MW08 FAU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,536 mi
Last recorded114,536 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 FAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 114,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Washer jet in-op but still sufficent fluid to windscreen

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 114,536 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification Touching body (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Washer jet in-op but still sufficent fluid to windscreen

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 103,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,837 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis suspension upper bearing assembly/coil spring fouling body (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,952 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 82,947 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limit and edges void (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,486 miles

All four tyres, edges worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2014 63,920 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 63,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 55,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,688 miles

airbag light on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,979 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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MW08 FAU 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 60%.

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 MW08 FAU, 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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MW08 FAU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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