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GP08 YSO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,517 mi
Last recorded77,517 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 YSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 77,517 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 71,991 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 65,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 59,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,274 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 35,470 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 25,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 17,911 miles

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,544 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,312 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,024 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 11,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,779 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,369 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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GP08 YSO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GP08 YSO, 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 GP08 YSO registered?

GP08 YSO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 August 2008.

Is GP08 YSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 YSO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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