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LX08 YVY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,838 mi
Last recorded121,838 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 YVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 121,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 77,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 117,768 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 23 Mar 2020 114,534 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads low [less than 1.5mm] (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working n/s front side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Apr 2019 111,580 miles

Nearside Front n/s windscreen washer not working [at time of testing]

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre n/s rear inner edge of tyre has nail in side wall ()

brake pedal rubber missing

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Nearside Front n/s windscreen washer not working [at time of testing]

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre n/s rear inner edge of tyre has nail in side wall ()

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,631 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but supported

both rear bump stops corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 101,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but supported

both rear bump stops corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,637 miles

front brake pads appear low and discs becoming worn

n.s outer sill becoming corroded at rear

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads appear low and discs becoming worn

n.s outer sill becoming corroded at rear

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,017 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,069 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,648 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,510 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,025 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 37,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,963 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

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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LX08 YVY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LX08 YVY, 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 LX08 YVY registered?

LX08 YVY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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