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SL08 YTZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,989 mi
Last recorded98,989 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,989 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and near sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,959 miles

Rear rear wiper

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,507 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 9 Jan 2020 83,507 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,984 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,541 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 60,423 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,373 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 44,964 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 37,526 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 37,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2014 27,447 miles

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

both front spring slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 23,149 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 17,707 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 13,212 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 YTZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

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

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