MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Covers not allowing full inspection
Spare tyre defective ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Emissions not tested Excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Covers not allowing full inspection
Spare tyre defective ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sills both sides (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded
back box strap corroded and broken, still secure
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 OBX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OBX, 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 OBX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2008.
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