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YR08 YAG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,664 mi
Last recorded106,664 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YAG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 106,664 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 101,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,540 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 98,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,372 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,321 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,457 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 39,456 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,141 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate lamination starting to pull away

Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,383 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

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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YR08 YAG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR08 YAG, 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 YR08 YAG registered?

YR08 YAG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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