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PF08 FVM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,811 mi
Last recorded107,811 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 FVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2020 107,811 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2020 107,663 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f vehicle damaged reapired

Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 73,715 miles

slight corrosion underneath.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing both. (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,889 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,965 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 48,942 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,270 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls ,

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 33,350 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,165 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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PF08 FVM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF08 FVM, 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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PF08 FVM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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