MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is broken.
Front subframe is corroding.
N/s number plate light lens is missing.
N/s washer jet is not working.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer is corroding & starting to leak.
There are marks on the n/s front ABS ring wear it has been making contact with the sensor.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is broken.
Front subframe is corroding.
N/s number plate light lens is missing.
N/s washer jet is not working.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer is corroding & starting to leak.
There are marks on the n/s front ABS ring wear it has been making contact with the sensor.
Corrosion on front sub-frame.
Exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is broken.
N/s rear handbrake effort is a lot lower than o/s.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on front sub-frame.
Exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is broken.
N/s rear handbrake effort is a lot lower than o/s.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion on front sub-frame.
Exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is broken.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Corrosion on front sub-frame.
Exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is broken.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Middle exhaust bracket is broken.
Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)
Middle exhaust bracket is broken.
corrosion under vehicle
covers and trays fitted
slight play in O/s track rod end
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 65 15 (4.1.D.1b)
corrosion under vehicle
covers and trays fitted
slight play in O/s track rod end
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust support strap corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
rear exhaust silencer support band corroded away
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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YH08 LUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 YH08 LUJ, 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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YH08 LUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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