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WK08 YLF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,149 mi
Last recorded125,149 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 YLF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 125,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 113,869 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 109,927 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 104,860 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 104,860 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 95,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,286 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 77,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,810 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WK08 YLF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WK08 YLF, 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 WK08 YLF registered?

WK08 YLF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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