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FG08 YZX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,135 mi
Last recorded101,135 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,135 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Tape on mirror

Fail 22 Jun 2021 101,135 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Tape on mirror

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 93,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,299 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,824 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,530 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S lower (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Lower (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,643 miles

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,355 miles

nearside rea tyre perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,212 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,298 miles

slight cracking on both front tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,215 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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FG08 YZX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FG08 YZX, 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 FG08 YZX registered?

FG08 YZX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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