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YT08 ZDS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,207 mi
Last recorded115,207 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 ZDS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,207 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 115,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 115,196 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,161 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 103,615 miles

Advise centre exhaust corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 96,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2020 96,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,315 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,027 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,417 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,915 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,651 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,592 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,592 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 37,525 miles

Front brake Imbalance on limit (25%)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,525 miles

Front brake Imbalance on limit (25%)

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 ZDS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

YT08 ZDS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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