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DX08 YVP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,243 mi
Last recorded155,243 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 YVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 155,243 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 155,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 151,698 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2025 151,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2024 144,679 miles

3rd Stop lamp unit slightly loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both sides of the front outer sills corroded, signs of previous repairs

front tyres worn on the edges, all 4 perished

offside rear lamps unit slightly loose

Pass 6 Jul 2023 138,780 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear lamp units slight loose

Fail 6 Jul 2023 138,778 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and rear joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both rear lamp units slight loose

Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,867 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 131,867 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil below top mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight thread pull to nsf seat belt webbing.slight rattle from front exhaust silencer internals

Fail 4 Aug 2021 123,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil below top mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

slight thread pull to nsf seat belt webbing.slight rattle from front exhaust silencer internals

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,621 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gator slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 112,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gator slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,941 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,390 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 80,091 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,998 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,286 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,185 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,035 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,373 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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DX08 YVP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DX08 YVP, 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 DX08 YVP registered?

DX08 YVP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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