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YY08 DJV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,936 mi
Last recorded115,936 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 DJV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,936 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 115,936 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 108,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 99,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front grease on abs sensor

Pass 8 May 2018 89,770 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 89,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2017 80,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2016 72,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2016 72,193 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 63,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre splitiing spare tyre cords showing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,481 miles

near side front tyre splitiing spare tyre cords showing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,151 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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YY08 DJV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY08 DJV, 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 YY08 DJV registered?

YY08 DJV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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