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YC08 VXN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,140 mi
Last recorded117,140 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VXN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2019 117,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 110,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,124 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,836 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,865 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,429 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,508 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 VXN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC08 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

Is YC08 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 VXN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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