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FY08 PYJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,166 mi
Last recorded70,166 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 PYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 70,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Doesn't switch off (4.5.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes noisy

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 65,482 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded weak

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

spare tyre badly cracked outer side wall

Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,303 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,360 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from radiator ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 58,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak slight leak from radiator ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 22,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 55,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,963 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 51,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,852 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,448 miles

N/S front sill developing corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2017 39,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported At rear (7.1.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

N/S front sill developing corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,043 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 33,043 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,740 miles

Nearside Front sidewall perished

Offside Front sidewall perished

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,326 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 25,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust back box bracket broken, exhaust secure

Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,392 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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FY08 PYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PYJ, 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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FY08 PYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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