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YP08 CZE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,714 mi
Last recorded115,714 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 115,714 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 115,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 110,011 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,161 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,566 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,439 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,524 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,717 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 61,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,902 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,408 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,464 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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YP08 CZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP08 CZE, 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 YP08 CZE registered?

YP08 CZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YP08 CZE safe to buy?

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