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YK08 XKO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,369 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 88,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 85,024 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Mascots/air fresheners hanging from interior rearview mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust system broken/incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer broke/detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Fail 5 Oct 2023 79,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light illuminated on dashboard (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Bottom mounting point not attached. (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Do not remain lit when activated. Initially light up but switch off after 2 seconds, (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,617 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 75,617 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,765 miles

front number plate cracked

middle exhaust box corroded and back box bracket broken

nearside rear seat belt mechanism slightly defective

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,275 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,271 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. axle (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 73,730 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,986 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 72,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,590 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 67,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,018 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,360 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2014 44,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,788 miles

unable to check n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,072 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YK08 XKO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YK08 XKO, 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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YK08 XKO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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