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WV08 YZZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,591 mi
Last recorded106,591 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 YZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 106,591 miles

Engine cover fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2024 106,499 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine cover fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,074 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 94,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,413 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both lower sills starting to soften (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,219 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,797 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 72,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,891 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 67,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,181 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 59,430 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,447 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,447 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,478 miles

Inner surface of front discs slightly corodded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,212 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 42,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,615 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 YZZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV08 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

WV08 YZZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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