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YR08 FPC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,081 mi
Last recorded86,081 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 FPC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2023 86,081 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 79,596 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 79,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 73,678 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 73,665 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, cracking and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 55,467 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,885 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 49,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,395 miles

front discs corroded ok in rollers

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,972 miles

Advise back box strap broken exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,104 miles

back box strap broken, still secure

Fail 3 Mar 2014 36,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

back box strap broken, still secure

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to cords

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,437 miles

back box strap broken exhaust still secure

n/s/f tyre as cut in outer sidewall not to cordes

very slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,846 miles

backbox bracket broken exhaust system still supported

Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,139 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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YR08 FPC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR08 FPC, 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 YR08 FPC registered?

YR08 FPC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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