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YT08 SUF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,447 mi
Last recorded132,447 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 SUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 132,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front wiper blades clearing windscreen slightly poor

Fail 23 Mar 2026 132,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front wiper blades clearing windscreen slightly poor

Pass 11 Mar 2025 130,083 miles

both front anti roll bar end links have slight play/becoming worn

both outer sills becoming corroded

n.s inner track rod has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2024 127,399 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 127,399 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,745 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner track roods have slight play in ball joints

Fail 15 Mar 2023 124,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner track roods have slight play in ball joints

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,224 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately.

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

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

Play in o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack joints.

Rear wiper split/perished.

n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished.

o/s/f brake has slight bind.

o/s/f lower suspension arm (Rear bush) perished.

Fail 2 Mar 2022 123,223 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately.

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

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

Play in o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack joints.

Rear wiper split/perished.

n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished.

o/s/f brake has slight bind.

o/s/f lower suspension arm (Rear bush) perished.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,424 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Exhaust system corroded/has slight leak of exhaust gasses.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately.

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

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

Rear wiper split.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,348 miles

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

Nearside Front anti-roll bar end link has slight play in ball joint

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,502 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,819 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 104,781 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,889 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 72,853 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 72,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,599 miles

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,450 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,450 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)

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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YT08 SUF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT08 SUF, 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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YT08 SUF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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