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YX08 XDZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,479 mi
Last recorded91,479 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 91,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 87,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 84,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,735 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 80,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,963 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 76,963 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED / DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,219 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 73,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 70,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,718 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,549 miles

Both front tyres thinning on inner edges.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 52,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,838 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,838 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,011 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls badly

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls badly

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,032 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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YX08 XDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

YX08 XDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YX08 XDZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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