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YY08 KRE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,727 mi
Last recorded167,727 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 KRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 167,727 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS MISTING

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

NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL DAMP

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITHIN TREAD

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL DAMP

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM SUMP PLUG DRIP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 167,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS MISTING

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

NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL DAMP

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITHIN TREAD

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL DAMP

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM SUMP PLUG DRIP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 163,022 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS GETTING WEAK

DRIVESHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

SUMP PLUG HAS A SLIGHT DRIP OF OIL FROM SUMP PLUG

Pass 14 May 2024 158,265 miles

NEARSIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL WEEPING

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL GETTING WEAK

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUSH WEARING

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

SUMP PLUG HAS SLIGHT DRIP OF OIL

Pass 17 May 2023 153,417 miles

OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL SLIGHT WEAP

OFFSIDE RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SUMP PLUG SLIGHT WEAP

Fail 10 May 2023 153,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRON TTO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL SLIGHT WEAP

OFFSIDE RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SUMP PLUG SLIGHT WEAP

Pass 3 May 2022 150,514 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rack end has slight play

Pass 6 May 2021 146,732 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 146,732 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 143,443 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2020 143,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads possibly worn

Pass 13 May 2019 137,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 137,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 130,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2018 130,137 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 115,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,684 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 27 May 2011 19,084 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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YY08 KRE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY08 KRE, 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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YY08 KRE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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