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YD08 YOR

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,859 mi
Last recorded84,859 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YOR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 84,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 83,080 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,790 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 81,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Pipe To Box Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,339 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 80,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front End of Both Outer Sills Corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,915 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,242 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 70,242 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,700 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,779 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 54,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,914 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in o/s tie rod.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 31,944 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in o/s tie rod.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,565 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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YD08 YOR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD08 YOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YD08 YOR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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