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YA08 JXJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,974 mi
Last recorded122,974 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 JXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 122,974 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 122,968 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Clutch pipe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 115,111 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 115,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 106,203 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 106,203 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,080 miles

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

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

PAS switch damp with fluid

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Sill corroded not prescribed area

Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 72,350 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,777 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 47,956 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,753 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 37,753 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,874 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,482 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,286 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,430 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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YA08 JXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol 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 YA08 JXJ, 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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YA08 JXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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