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VO08 YYC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 YYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 104,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 104,259 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,359 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 87,442 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,473 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN AND CORRODED

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,355 miles

n/s/r tyre 4mm o/s/r tyre 5mm

rear exhaust strap corroded and broken

Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,355 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 4mm o/s/r tyre 5mm

rear exhaust strap corroded and broken

Pass 31 Dec 2013 55,035 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,672 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

child seat in rear seat belts not able to check

Fail 12 Jan 2012 35,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,989 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,080 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 YYC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYC, 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 VO08 YYC registered?

VO08 YYC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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