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YD08 MVN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,177 mi
Last recorded97,177 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 MVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 97,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 97,154 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 93,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 89,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,369 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 83,369 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,358 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 80,299 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,969 miles

rear seats folded preventing a full inspection of the rear seat belts

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 48,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,698 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 34,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside rear tyre cracking in between tread

Offside front tyre badly split on edge of tread but not through to cords

Offside rear tyre badly split on edge of tread but not through to cords

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,641 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 12,361 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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YD08 MVN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD08 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

YD08 MVN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 June 2008.

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