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PX08 YAF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,775 mi
Last recorded78,775 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 YAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,775 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front section within 30cm of seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front section within 30cm of seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,776 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,776 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,857 miles

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

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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PX08 YAF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PX08 YAF, 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 PX08 YAF registered?

PX08 YAF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PX08 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 YAF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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