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SJ08 YTB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,829 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,535 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer sills rotted but not in any prescribed areas

Fail 23 Nov 2021 93,571 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer sills rotted but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 27 Nov 2020

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy condensation in offside headlight unit

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,688 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 80,688 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,689 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 61,689 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,088 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 49,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear strap corroided and incomplete (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,134 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,814 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2014 27,810 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,000 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,341 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,399 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 YTB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

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

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