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YY08 XVZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,858 mi
Last recorded154,858 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside play in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2019 154,857 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between centre section and backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road exceeding 40mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2018 152,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 152,122 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 147,668 miles

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 147,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fittment (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings stil (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 144,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 144,284 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 139,603 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 139,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 121,206 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,894 miles

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,078 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,480 miles

front brake discs badly worn and require replacing

rear tyres low tread and require replacing within 3000 miles [185/65/r15h]

rear wiper blade spliit

Fail 28 Jul 2011 62,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs badly worn and require replacing

rear tyres low tread and require replacing within 3000 miles [185/65/r15h]

rear wiper blade spliit

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 XVZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

YY08 XVZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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