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YF08 EUD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,141 mi
Last recorded101,141 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 EUD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,141 miles

Offside Front Top Mount Bush / Bearing Worn, Clunking on Lock to Lock but not resulting in excessive play in bush or seized bearing, WANTS ATTENTION !!!!

Offside Rear Sill has Slight Damage

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 101,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Back Box Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Top Mount Bush / Bearing Worn, Clunking on Lock to Lock but not resulting in excessive play in bush or seized bearing, WANTS ATTENTION !!!!

Offside Rear Sill has Slight Damage

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,272 miles

Front brake pads not clearly visible, look very low or close to limit

Offside Front Top Mount Creaking (Worn) on lock to lock but not seized or resulting in excessive play at the bearing or bush upper attachment

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 81,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded within 30cm of the seat belt anchor / seat area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded within 30cm of the seat belt anchor / seat area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front brake pads not clearly visible, look very low or close to limit

Offside Front Top Mount Creaking (Worn) on lock to lock but not seized or resulting in excessive play at the bearing or bush upper attachment

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush p-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush p-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,833 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs and pads worn very low

front tyre treads worn low

Fail 11 Apr 2011 30,520 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,520 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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YF08 EUD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF08 EUD, 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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YF08 EUD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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