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YH08 FVO

2008 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,022 mi
Last recorded133,022 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 FVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 133,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 124,325 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,150 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 103,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox / centre (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,491 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FVO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

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

Is YH08 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 FVO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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