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LD08 YWC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,938 mi
Last recorded89,938 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 89,938 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 89,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed within 30 cm of suspension mounting area front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 86,848 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 83,249 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2024 83,249 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,929 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 66,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 59,220 miles

Central exhaust outer shield loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 56,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 40,506 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 33,033 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 33,010 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in shoulder

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,245 miles

O/S/R tyre perished.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 20,245 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/R tyre perished.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,080 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 14,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,587 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,690 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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LD08 YWC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LD08 YWC, 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 LD08 YWC registered?

LD08 YWC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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