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YT08 SSZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,886 mi
Last recorded48,886 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 SSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 48,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT WEAR ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,076 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2020 40,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 32,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,793 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 25,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,502 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,647 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,366 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 7,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,903 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 3,357 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 2,659 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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YT08 SSZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT08 SSZ, 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 YT08 SSZ registered?

YT08 SSZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 SSZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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