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YY08 OAW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,848 mi
Last recorded83,848 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OAW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 83,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill end badly corroded & holed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill end badly corroded & holed

Fail 11 Aug 2025 74,190 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill end badly corroded & holed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill end badly corroded & holed

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill holed but not structural area

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

Offside Rear outer sill holed but not structural area

Fail 12 Aug 2024 73,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill holed but not structural area

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

Offside Rear outer sill holed but not structural area

Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,222 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill end corroded & holed but not structural area

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2023 72,220 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill end corroded & holed but not structural area

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,180 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 8 Aug 2022 70,179 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,016 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 68,015 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front DISCS BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,935 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 61,897 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 59,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,452 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,928 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wipers worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,981 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,186 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/f sill holed & o/s/f sill corroded just outside perscribed area

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,337 miles

corrosion o/s/f disc

Fail 20 Jun 2014 54,337 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f disc

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,472 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 52,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,287 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 50,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

suspect front pads low

Pass 31 May 2011 36,692 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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YY08 OAW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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