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RA08 UYY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,941 mi
Last recorded120,941 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 UYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 120,941 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread border-line pass (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around power steering pipe/pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion/hole of o/s outer sill not with in 30cm load bearing point (borderline pass)

excessive corrosion of o/s outer sill/holed not with in prescribed area (borderline pass)

n/s/f and o/s/f fog lamps missing

Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,407 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bordeline pass (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around pressure switch on power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

corrosion o/s outer sill/corrosion hole/sill weak

Pass 21 Jul 2020 105,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,291 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 91,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,208 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,643 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 69,643 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,231 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 22 Aug 2013 56,329 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,115 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 35,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RA08 UYY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA08 UYY, 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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RA08 UYY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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