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YA08 AXM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,605 mi
Last recorded123,605 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 AXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 123,605 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on connection seals (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight corrosion on both outer rear sill

Fail 13 Oct 2025 123,605 miles

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

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

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

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on connection seals (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight corrosion on both outer rear sill

Pass 12 Nov 2024 116,979 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 11 Nov 2024 116,979 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,666 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 111,666 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,379 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,019 miles

rear of outer sills offside/nearside very slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 82,601 miles

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

rear of sills offside/nearside slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2019 70,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,602 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2018 66,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2017 58,819 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 19 May 2017 58,819 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 27 May 2016 50,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2014 35,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2013 29,111 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2012 23,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,737 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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YA08 AXM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YA08 AXM, 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 YA08 AXM registered?

YA08 AXM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is YA08 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 AXM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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