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YK08 UEB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,297 mi
Last recorded105,297 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UEB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,297 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 105,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,732 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 98,732 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak on engine ()

n/s/r door and outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2016 88,423 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak on engine ()

n/s/r door and outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,803 miles

child seats fitted at rear

Fail 16 Sep 2015 75,803 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

child seats fitted at rear

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,521 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 60,953 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 60,953 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,907 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 49,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,177 miles

rear silencer support bracket corroded and weak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,076 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)

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre has nail in tread close to sidewall

slight wear on front brake discs

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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YK08 UEB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK08 UEB, 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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YK08 UEB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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