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CY08 PYL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,719 mi
Last recorded73,719 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 PYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 73,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 68,972 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 68,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,776 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 54,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 45,200 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,336 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,059 miles

rear tyres are slightly perished.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 29,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres are slightly perished.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 21,635 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 PYL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

CY08 PYL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is CY08 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 PYL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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