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YF08 GXO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,404 mi
Last recorded119,404 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 GXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 119,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,622 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 112,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 112,573 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has 1mm left to limit approx ,185x65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 111,779 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has 1mm left to limit approx ,185x65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 110,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,532 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,976 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 66,657 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,511 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 GXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF08 GXO, 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 YF08 GXO registered?

YF08 GXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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