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YD08 JDO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 JDO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 94,742 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 17 Jul 2021 94,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Jul 2020 90,415 miles

Offside Front Shocker top mount has slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2020 90,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shocker top mount has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2019 86,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,659 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,516 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 80,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,059 miles

offside front c.v clip

Pass 28 Mar 2015 63,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 54,877 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,977 miles

O/S/R & N/S/F tyres are cracking

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R & N/S/F tyres are cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,019 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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YD08 JDO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YD08 JDO, 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 YD08 JDO registered?

YD08 JDO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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