MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 BYF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FY08 BYF, 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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How do I check the history of FY08 BYF?
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What year was FY08 BYF registered?
FY08 BYF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.
Is FY08 BYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY08 BYF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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