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YK08 UTR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,385 mi
Last recorded140,385 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UTR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 140,385 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 140,383 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 135,546 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 135,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,487 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 129,486 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 123,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,148 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 123,147 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative spring fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 119,114 miles

gearbox casing corroded and leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2019 119,114 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

gearbox casing corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,002 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 26 Mar 2018 116,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 18 Mar 2017 109,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

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 UTR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UTR, 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 YK08 UTR registered?

YK08 UTR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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