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YF08 ZZO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,265 mi
Last recorded97,265 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ZZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 97,265 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 96,867 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2021 88,960 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,566 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,851 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 84,851 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 78,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 72,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 66,117 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,895 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,519 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,324 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,531 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,314 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 ZZO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

YF08 ZZO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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