CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF08 YKN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,625 mi
Last recorded111,625 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 111,625 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 111,602 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Recorded level of 4.47/m - limit is 1.5/m (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill near Seat Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 105,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,808 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,411 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 95,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 88,159 miles

N/S/F tyre tread perished

O/S/R tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 5 May 2018 81,640 miles

N/S/R tyre tread perished

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 May 2017 74,641 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 74,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke Failed emissions test (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 May 2016 64,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 56,560 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 56,550 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 49,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,277 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 36,277 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,274 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF08 YKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RF08 YKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF08 YKN?

You can check the full history of RF08 YKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF08 YKN registered?

RF08 YKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is RF08 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 YKN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF08 YKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF08 YKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.