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WV08 FJF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,054 mi
Last recorded178,054 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 FJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 178,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Injector chuffing

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 177,957 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn plus boot gone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged wont clip in (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative stalk (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

injector cuffing

Pass 9 Mar 2019 168,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 160,886 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 160,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 152,170 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 143,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 134,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,573 miles

front brake pads appear worn/wearing thin on insides

Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 112,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 98,955 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,955 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,969 miles

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

Front discs worn

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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WV08 FJF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WV08 FJF, 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 WV08 FJF registered?

WV08 FJF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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