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PE08 YNC

2008 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,089 mi
Last recorded50,089 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 YNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 50,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 50,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 49,949 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 47,940 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 45,177 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,498 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 43,498 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,121 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 41,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,300 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 38,300 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,216 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 35,216 miles

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

Power steering component leaking Pressure switch area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,585 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,214 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2014 20,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,238 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 18,238 miles

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

exhaust back box mounting strap broken but not effecting support of exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,667 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,079 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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PE08 YNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PE08 YNC, 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 PE08 YNC registered?

PE08 YNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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