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YC08 VXT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VXT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023
Fail 5 Jul 2023

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,201 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 94,195 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,408 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp rusty corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads wearing thin

front suspension arm rubbers perishing

rear tyres worn inner edges

rusty sills sub frame,,

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,524 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 66,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,557 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 61,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also bald at inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 60,516 miles

185/65/15 tyres fitted to the front,185/60/15 tyres fitted to the rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2017 60,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

185/65/15 tyres fitted to the front,185/60/15 tyres fitted to the rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 19 Apr 2016 53,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15h, worn heavily on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorber mount bushes perished and cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2014 34,820 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 34,799 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 27,770 miles

Both front brake pads wearing thin

Both rear tyres badly deteriorated

Exhaust centre corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,042 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear reg plate slightly insecure

rear tyres side wall's cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,238 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

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

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