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AF08 YFH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,160 mi
Last recorded123,160 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 123,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,720 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,975 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 104,079 miles

Note ; Wheel trims , other cobvers & mouldings fitted, restricting views

Fail 27 Jul 2022 104,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm areas at 0.7 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Note ; Wheel trims , other cobvers & mouldings fitted, restricting views

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Areas of main tread at 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 93,345 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 93,345 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,397 miles

Lighting ; Nearside dip headlamp image odd , suspect bulb

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around cam cover & filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyres ; Nearside rear tyre secondary tread low & cracking in tread , outer edge

Tyres ; Offside rear tyre secondary tread low outer edge & large nail in tread

Fail 29 Oct 2018 74,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lighting ; Nearside dip headlamp image odd , suspect bulb

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around cam cover & filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyres ; Nearside rear tyre secondary tread low & cracking in tread , outer edge

Tyres ; Offside rear tyre secondary tread low outer edge & large nail in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,195 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 13 % , Rear 35 % .

Emissions ; Initially smokey

Note ; Engine under guard missing

Note ; Noise during rear brake test , recommend attention

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,332 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,278 miles

Rear exhaust box has had a repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 47,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box has had a repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,866 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 12 Mar 2014 38,866 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,787 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 20,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YFH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF08 YFH, 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 YFH registered?

AF08 YFH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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