MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,840 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Front arm ball joint replaced with a 2nd one
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split -not split open but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides shock absorbers bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split -not split open but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides shock absorbers bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both outer sills are starting to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FY08 BYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 FY08 BYD, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FY08 BYD?
You can check the full history of FY08 BYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FY08 BYD registered?
FY08 BYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is FY08 BYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY08 BYD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FY08 BYD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY08 BYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.