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YC08 FXM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,266 mi
Last recorded138,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 138,266 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 138,266 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 133,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 133,792 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 124,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 107,917 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear backbox corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,534 miles

Nearside Front WIPER SMEARING

Offside Rear TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 68,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven FRONT DISCS CORRODED INNERS (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front WIPER SMEARING

Offside Rear TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front BOTH TYRES VERY SLIM ON EDGES

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,546 miles

nsf tyre scrubbed

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 63,544 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts badly lipped and thin inside faces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre scrubbed

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers have a slight smear on 1st wipe

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,883 miles

AGE RELATED CRACKS OFFSIDE TYRE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR EXHAUST SNAPPED

Fail 5 Nov 2014 52,878 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

AGE RELATED CRACKS OFFSIDE TYRE

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR EXHAUST SNAPPED

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,198 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST STRAP SNAPPED ON REAR BOX

Fail 24 Oct 2012 41,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,913 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,055 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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YC08 FXM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC08 FXM, 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 YC08 FXM registered?

YC08 FXM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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