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AF08 YFA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,430 mi
Last recorded48,430 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,430 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,646 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 46,832 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear LIGHT CRACKED AND TAPED UP

Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,076 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged.

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front mirror slightly lose

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 43,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,479 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,940 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,396 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 39,211 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,064 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,966 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,113 miles

O/S/R & Centre rear seats are missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,818 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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AF08 YFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AF08 YFA, 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 AF08 YFA registered?

AF08 YFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AF08 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YFA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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