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YE08 KHX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,003 mi
Last recorded153,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 153,003 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 153,001 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 142,985 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 142,982 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 130,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 118,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,678 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 108,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,176 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Offside front foglamp lens damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 99,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front foglamp lens damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 86,350 miles

Induction system trunk part missing

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 86,347 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system rear silencer support bracket detached

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 72,510 miles

Air induction trunk part missing

Fail 22 May 2012 72,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Air induction trunk part missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 59,405 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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YE08 KHX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KHX, 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 KHX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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