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EA08 YRF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,478 mi
Last recorded150,478 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YRF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 150,478 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 150,478 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 144,630 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 138,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 138,404 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Turbo o ring missing induction side

Pass 18 May 2020 133,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 133,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 123,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 98,708 miles

All four tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 15 May 2017 98,708 miles

All four tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

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

Pass 5 May 2016 86,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 74,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 67,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 48,891 miles

Rear exhaust scilencer bracket excessivly corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 34,130 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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EA08 YRF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA08 YRF, 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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EA08 YRF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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