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AF08 YFU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,121 mi
Last recorded130,121 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,121 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 112,756 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded/broken

Pass 31 May 2017
Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,920 miles

Nearside Rear seat removed

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

engine light on

Fail 24 Feb 2016 98,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear seat removed

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,376 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,917 miles

nearside rea tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,790 miles

1. rear exhaust support strap starting to weaken

2. ns front inner pad wearing quite low + slight bind after application.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,848 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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AF08 YFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF08 YFU, 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 AF08 YFU registered?

AF08 YFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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