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YH08 LUJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,852 mi
Last recorded102,852 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 LUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 102,852 miles

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.

Fail 19 Mar 2021 102,852 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 98,981 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 98,980 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,927 miles

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 91,902 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,773 miles

Middle exhaust bracket is broken.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 85,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Middle exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,730 miles

corrosion under vehicle

covers and trays fitted

slight play in O/s track rod end

Fail 31 Oct 2016 78,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 58,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust silencer support band corroded away

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,659 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,299 miles

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 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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What year was YH08 LUJ registered?

YH08 LUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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