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SE08 YKN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

142,591 mi
Last recorded142,591 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 YKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 142,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 142,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 131,556 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 131,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 120,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,145 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,481 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 93,461 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,792 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 89,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,493 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 87,493 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,477 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 83,475 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 77,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,043 miles

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 72,043 miles

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

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,746 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,858 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 40,856 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 40,842 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,131 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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SE08 YKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 SE08 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.

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What year was SE08 YKN registered?

SE08 YKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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