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YS08 ARZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,412 mi
Last recorded110,412 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 ARZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 110,412 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 110,412 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 102,908 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,006 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 95,006 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,846 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,476 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 57,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 49,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 40,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,844 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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YS08 ARZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YS08 ARZ, 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 YS08 ARZ registered?

YS08 ARZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 ARZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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