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YG08 WTM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,086 mi
Last recorded133,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 WTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 133,086 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 126,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking all round (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front underside of engine has small oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,007 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 122,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Outer sill holed and corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 119,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 119,504 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,662 miles

o/s/r tyre worn and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,608 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,171 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,772 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,512 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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YG08 WTM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG08 WTM, 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 YG08 WTM registered?

YG08 WTM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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