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EK08 YTY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,479 mi
Last recorded92,479 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 92,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,702 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 90,702 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking underneath fuel cooler area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,323 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm.

Fail 18 Mar 2020 87,323 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,339 miles

Front tyres edges slightly wearing

Offside Rear Outer tyre edge slightly wearing

Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,339 miles

Front tyres edges slightly wearing

Offside Rear Outer tyre edge slightly wearing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,195 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both sides valves in rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,140 miles

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,246 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,047 miles

both rear tyres are deterioated

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are deterioated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,781 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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EK08 YTY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTY, 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 EK08 YTY registered?

EK08 YTY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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