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CY08 ABO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,389 mi
Last recorded97,389 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ABO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 97,389 miles

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,902 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,006 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside front outer CV Boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,104 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1856515 (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 49,665 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 39,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,444 miles

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,998 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2013 26,986 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2012 21,604 miles

slight cracking on all 4 tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,016 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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CY08 ABO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CY08 ABO, 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 CY08 ABO registered?

CY08 ABO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for CY08 ABO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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