MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides p bushes (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both outersills
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides p bushes (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
boot full
rear silencer support bracket badly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
boot full
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres badly worn inner edges
rear silencer support bracket badly corroded
Rear tyres perished
front tyres close to wear indicators
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY08 OBS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol 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 YY08 OBS, 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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YY08 OBS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 July 2008.
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