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YF08 MEV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,472 mi
Last recorded57,472 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,472 miles

Oil leak ()

plastic under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 1 Sep 2017 57,472 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

plastic under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,823 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,159 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 31,159 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 28,496 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,496 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,894 miles

child seat fitted to osr seat.

rear silencer supported with twisted wire.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 24,894 miles

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

child seat fitted to osr seat.

rear silencer supported with twisted wire.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,130 miles

child seat fitted to osr seat.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 17,368 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 MEV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF08 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

YF08 MEV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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