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YD08 NFM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,081 mi
Last recorded124,081 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 NFM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,081 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 124,081 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 115,670 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 115,670 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting to engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,196 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 107,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,622 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 102,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,410 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,410 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,665 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 88,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,127 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,765 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 62,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,127 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 NFM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc 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 YD08 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

YD08 NFM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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