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YC08 VXO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,482 mi
Last recorded107,482 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,482 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,805 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,864 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 85,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,812 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,772 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 VXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

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

Is YC08 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 VXO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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