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YY08 OBU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,914 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,001 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,247 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2017 77,763 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust hanger missing

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,250 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,568 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,445 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 47,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,489 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,096 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,896 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 OBU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

YY08 OBU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is YY08 OBU safe to buy?

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