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YX08 RSO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,595 mi
Last recorded83,595 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 RSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 83,595 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 83,575 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,634 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 81,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 80,051 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,980 miles

ALL rear susspensioncomponent rusting

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,276 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 76,276 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,207 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 74,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

cannot see front brake pads with wheels in place

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,246 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,913 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,607 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers smear

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,688 miles

offside rear tyre split not quite showing cords

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,980 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YX08 RSO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YX08 RSO, 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 YX08 RSO registered?

YX08 RSO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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