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YH08 EYW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,856 mi
Last recorded154,856 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 EYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 154,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 141,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,429 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,174 miles

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

o/s/f inner wheel arth losse

Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,491 miles

N/S/R & O/S/F tyres wearing on outter edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,731 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,723 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 27,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YH08 EYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH08 EYW, 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 YH08 EYW registered?

YH08 EYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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