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VU08 YEK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,376 mi
Last recorded114,376 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 YEK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 114,376 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023
Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 103,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 95,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion underneath

Fail 14 Nov 2020 89,148 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion underneath

Pass 13 May 2019 82,505 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 76,975 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 76,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2017 72,085 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 72,085 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 65,469 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 47,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,978 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 38,978 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 32,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,326 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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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VU08 YEK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU08 YEK, 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 VU08 YEK registered?

VU08 YEK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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