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YF57 YFW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,122 mi
Last recorded101,122 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 YFW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 101,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 101,077 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill cetre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 93,185 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 93,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CROSS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,147 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 85,146 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT+REAR SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,737 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,139 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,057 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 65,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower shocker mounting bushes are cracking/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Suspect inner tie rod but only slight movement. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower shocker mounting bushes are cracking/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 55,218 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 55,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 50,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,999 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect inner tie rod. (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection between centre section and rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 45,999 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect inner tie rod. (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection between centre section and rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,957 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,753 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,458 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 28,704 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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YF57 YFW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 YF57 YFW, 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 YF57 YFW registered?

YF57 YFW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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