MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,861 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear wiper split
slight exhaust blow from middle to front joint Front exhaust mount broken(still secure)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Just above minimum (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Just above minimum (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE08 VYM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2008.
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