MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
malfunction indicator lamp is on
Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched trapped (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
malfunction indicator lamp is on
Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
o/s/f link slight play-coil springs corroded-o/s/f tyre edges worn -rear axle corroded-spare wheel missing-rear exhaust secured by wire-front plate deteriated-
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Sills Slightly Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Sills Slightly Corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system insecure rear sliencer (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front upper support bearing (5.3.4 (a) (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 Outer Sill Has Very Slight Bubbling Of Paint And Corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre Running Tread Off On Outer Edges
Offside Front Outer Sill Has Very Slight Bubbling Of Paint And Corrosion
Offside Front Tyre Running Tread Off On Outer Edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs showing signs of wear ?
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs showing signs of wear ?
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/rear tyre split and cracked on inner sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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YE08 KHW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YE08 KHW, 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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YE08 KHW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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