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SL08 YGE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear lamp cluster slightly loose on mountings

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,577 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 77,309 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,060 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 73,060 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,856 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,852 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 41,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,805 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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SL08 YGE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 SL08 YGE, 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 SL08 YGE registered?

SL08 YGE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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