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YA08 KYE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,968 mi
Last recorded107,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 KYE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 107,968 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator expansion tank cap missing allowing coolant to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer pipe work broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill front and rear as marked . weakend by corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,348 miles

Front cat exhaust requires weld

Nearside Front tyre 2.4mm tread

Rear both rear bump stops falling apart

Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,102 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour emitting blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour emitting blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,912 miles

Nearside Rear snow tyre

Offside Rear snow tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,888 miles

Front exhaust fixing point detached but exhaust system is still secure

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush starting to split and become un-bonded

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush starting to split and become un-bonded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,295 miles

both rear tyres are snow tyres

Fail 17 Jun 2015 70,295 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are snow tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,666 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 50,584 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre winter tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,584 miles

o/s/f tyre winter tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,224 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread

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 KYE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA08 KYE, 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 YA08 KYE registered?

YA08 KYE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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