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YC08 VXZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,285 mi
Last recorded122,285 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 122,285 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 122,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,047 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 117,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch pedal slipping

Pass 31 Jan 2020 113,096 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,794 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

centre section of exhaust slightly corroded and outer skin is loose but not blowing excessively

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,476 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,221 miles

Offside Front fog light not working.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,890 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 46,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,434 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,781 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,150 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 29,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,584 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 VXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YC08 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

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

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