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YH08 FWE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,908 mi
Last recorded86,908 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 75,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,938 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,665 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,170 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 FWE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH08 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

YH08 FWE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YH08 FWE safe to buy?

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