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WV08 YPY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,781 mi
Last recorded169,781 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 YPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 169,781 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 169,688 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Emissions not tested (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 157,287 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 146,939 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,203 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,930 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,670 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 77,831 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 77,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,055 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 59,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 35,975 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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WV08 YPY 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 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 WV08 YPY, 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 WV08 YPY registered?

WV08 YPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WV08 YPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 YPY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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