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YE08 KHW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,190 mi
Last recorded108,190 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 108,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

malfunction indicator lamp is on

Fail 27 Aug 2025 108,190 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched trapped (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

malfunction indicator lamp is on

Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,899 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,525 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 99,525 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,408 miles

o/s/f link slight play-coil springs corroded-o/s/f tyre edges worn -rear axle corroded-spare wheel missing-rear exhaust secured by wire-front plate deteriated-

Pass 18 Aug 2021 92,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sills Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sills Slightly Corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,277 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 81,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,998 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 73,832 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear sliencer (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front upper support bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill Has Very Slight Bubbling Of Paint And Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre Running Tread Off On Outer Edges

Offside Front Outer Sill Has Very Slight Bubbling Of Paint And Corrosion

Offside Front Tyre Running Tread Off On Outer Edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,139 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 62,139 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,729 miles

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

front discs showing signs of wear ?

Fail 30 Jun 2015 57,729 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs showing signs of wear ?

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,219 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 53,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/rear tyre split and cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,777 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 46,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,902 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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YE08 KHW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YE08 KHW, 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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YE08 KHW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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