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OU08 YKC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,092 mi
Last recorded145,092 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YKC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 145,092 miles

Both Outer Sills Slight Corrosion / Weak

Fail 24 Oct 2018 145,092 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Exhaust Box Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Outer Sills Slight Corrosion / Weak

Pass 23 Sep 2017 128,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,943 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 14 Jul 2015 100,143 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 100,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,195 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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f fog light broken lense

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 84,195 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f fog light broken lense

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,952 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,952 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 45,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Previouse puncher repaire in n/s rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Previouse puncher repaire in n/s rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,122 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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OU08 YKC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OU08 YKC, 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 OU08 YKC registered?

OU08 YKC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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