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YS08 WND

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,158 mi
Last recorded103,158 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 WND
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,125 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,142 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 89,140 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,579 miles

Clutch is sliping badly.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 79,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch is sliping badly.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 68,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,540 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,665 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 WND is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WND, 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 WND registered?

YS08 WND is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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