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EX08 CYZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,846 mi
Last recorded124,846 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 CYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 124,846 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 118,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,042 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,128 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 109,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,333 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,370 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 93,370 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,045 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,839 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,095 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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EX08 CYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX08 CYZ, 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 EX08 CYZ registered?

EX08 CYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is EX08 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 CYZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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