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CY08 PYS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,088 mi
Last recorded125,088 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 PYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 125,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 113,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 113,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 101,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer saill (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

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

Rear rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 89,400 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 78,678 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,986 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 58,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 58,903 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 49,020 miles

both rear and offside front tyre treads starting to split

front brakes starting to wear

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,630 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,740 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 PYS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CY08 PYS, 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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CY08 PYS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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