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YF08 PVJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,680 mi
Last recorded140,680 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 PVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 140,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt not latching

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,422 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 116,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,461 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 102,636 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 102,635 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,008 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,494 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,175 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 PVJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

YF08 PVJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 PVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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