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MT08 ZYJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ZYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,802 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,854 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,854 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 75,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,853 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,122 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 17 Mar 2014 55,216 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 48,089 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 48,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 39,075 miles

two front tyres just passed wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2011 28,343 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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MT08 ZYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT08 ZYJ, 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 MT08 ZYJ registered?

MT08 ZYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is MT08 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 ZYJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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