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EK08 YSL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,661 mi
Last recorded86,661 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 86,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel very weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 86,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel very weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,076 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 72,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,236 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 64,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,251 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rears lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,855 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,078 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 28,098 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,521 miles

damage to offside outer sill

Fail 13 Mar 2015 24,521 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,309 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 22,309 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 20,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,277 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,311 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,123 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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EK08 YSL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EK08 YSL, 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 EK08 YSL registered?

EK08 YSL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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