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YP08 TZV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,045 mi
Last recorded87,045 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 TZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 87,045 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axel corroded

centre exhaust bra kit broken

coolant level low

mist of oil under the engine

Pass 6 Sep 2023 80,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,742 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,382 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 77,364 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,505 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,889 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front outer sills corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2019 58,882 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front outer sills corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,001 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 May 2017 46,462 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 40,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 35,599 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,162 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,610 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 TZV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YP08 TZV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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