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YC08 ZWS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,546 mi
Last recorded113,546 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 ZWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,546 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,775 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2020 97,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,788 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 93,755 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,819 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,102 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting is broken/corroded but the exhaust is still adequately supported!

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Jun 2015 53,674 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting is broken/corroded but the exhaust is still adequately supported!

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,516 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,820 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 ZWS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

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

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