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VN08 YVR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,396 mi
Last recorded103,396 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 103,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,381 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front sill area corroded not prescribed area

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

Offside front sill area corroded not prescribed area

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,172 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 72,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 63,230 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 63,230 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 52,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 31,564 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 31,539 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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VN08 YVR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN08 YVR, 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 VN08 YVR registered?

VN08 YVR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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