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YS08 EXP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,146 mi
Last recorded54,146 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 EXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,146 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2015 49,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,341 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 EXP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS08 EXP registered?

YS08 EXP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YS08 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 EXP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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