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YP08 MWN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,465 mi
Last recorded68,465 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension leg upper bearing rough in operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 68,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension leg upper bearing rough in operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damage to n/s/front wing

Fail 24 Oct 2018 64,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damage to n/s/front wing

Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,426 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge and void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge and void of tread (4.1.E.1)

accident damage to n/s/front wing

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,626 miles

accident damage to n/s front outer wing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,847 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,241 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,696 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,099 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 MWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

YP08 MWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 MWN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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