MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rattle from engine area
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front outer sill corroded but not testable area
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Outer Sill damaged
Offside Front Outer Sill weak
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced Nut worn (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Outer Sill damaged
Offside Front Outer Sill weak
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced Nut worn (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust cat support bracket corroded away/insecure
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage ***outer sill creased/impact damaged*** (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced ***lower ball joint to hub fixings wearing against lower ball joint fixing bolt***Advise replace fixings*** (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***deep cut in tread area***185/65R15-88/92H*** (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust cat support bracket corroded away/insecure
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage ***outer sill creased/impact damaged*** (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced ***lower ball joint to hub fixings wearing against lower ball joint fixing bolt***Advise replace fixings*** (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated slightly
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear tyre perrished
offside rear tyre perrshed
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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EK08 YSJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EK08 YSJ, 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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EK08 YSJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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