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YG08 WTZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,530 mi
Last recorded104,530 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 WTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,530 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,352 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,451 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 94,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,884 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,808 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,921 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,921 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,866 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,109 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 WTZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YG08 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

YG08 WTZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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