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LD08 YWM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,287 mi
Last recorded110,287 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 110,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer vehicle damage

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer vehicle tailgate damage

Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,352 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Mar 2024 104,352 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2022 85,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2021 79,246 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,245 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,624 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre 3mm and balding on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,810 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,246 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,768 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 YWM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YWM, 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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LD08 YWM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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