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YB08 OWF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OWF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 79,364 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2024 75,073 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 68,644 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,147 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 64,146 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,902 miles

Nearside outer sill badly corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 7 Aug 2020 61,847 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside outer sill badly corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,727 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 57,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,784 miles

Offside Front Upper Slight noise from suspension mounting

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,995 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,588 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,186 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 36,503 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,503 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 31,697 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,697 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,479 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,998 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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YB08 OWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB08 OWF, 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 YB08 OWF registered?

YB08 OWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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