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YE08 KWU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,214 mi
Last recorded74,214 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,214 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 74,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,787 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 71,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,997 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both font (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 68,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both font (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,216 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 65,216 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 57,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 52,540 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 47,005 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2016 46,995 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking possible cylinder (3.6.A.1)

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

offside rear brake noisy while carrying out roller brake test

Pass 18 May 2015 41,190 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 35,688 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 30,170 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 17,572 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 KWU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KWU, 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 YE08 KWU registered?

YE08 KWU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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