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YD08 ARO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,483 mi
Last recorded147,483 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 ARO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 147,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 147,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 143,502 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 141,052 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 124,363 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 114,483 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,552 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 106,543 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 98,328 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,790 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,497 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 78,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2014 71,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box mounting broken

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,758 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,119 miles

off side front speed rating different rating to others

Fail 4 Jan 2011 44,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front speed rating different rating to others

rear wiper blade split

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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YD08 ARO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD08 ARO, 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 YD08 ARO registered?

YD08 ARO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 ARO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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