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YP08 ZWT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,071 mi
Last recorded128,071 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ZWT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,071 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 121,493 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,822 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 108,822 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,261 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,513 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 98,513 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,910 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 89,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high both. (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,734 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 79,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

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 ZWT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YP08 ZWT, 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 ZWT registered?

YP08 ZWT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 ZWT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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