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YH08 ULS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,629 mi
Last recorded95,629 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ULS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,629 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished/edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished/edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 5 Sep 2025 95,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished/edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished/edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,591 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,704 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 89,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,090 miles

both inner and outer sills heavily under sealed

rear boot trim broken.... still secure and no Sharpe edges at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2022 84,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both inner and outer sills heavily under sealed

rear boot trim broken.... still secure and no Sharpe edges at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,715 miles

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 79,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,625 miles

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

Offside cv boot slightly insecure /slight leakage of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside drive shaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 75,625 miles

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

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

Offside cv boot slightly insecure /slight leakage of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside drive shaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,535 miles

Exhaust has parts of the system deteriorating

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,366 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 67,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,546 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 62,192 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 56,637 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 56,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,842 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,013 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,636 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 23,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,245 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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YH08 ULS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH08 ULS, 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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YH08 ULS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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