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SJ08 YSG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YSG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,784 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,581 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,339 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,041 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust bracket corrided

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,756 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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SJ08 YSG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJ08 YSG, 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 SJ08 YSG registered?

SJ08 YSG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SJ08 YSG safe to buy?

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