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VO08 YVB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,341 mi
Last recorded115,341 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 YVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 115,341 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,787 miles

exhaust outer skin is in poor condition

power steering fluid leak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system is corroded

poor repair on the nearside sill

power steering fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering fluid leak

repair to the nearside sill is poor

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,810 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,953 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)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,376 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,498 miles

windscreen damage on offside just below swept area

Fail 18 Feb 2015 54,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen damage on offside just below swept area

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,800 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,122 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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VO08 YVB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO08 YVB, 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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VO08 YVB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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