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GY08 VNP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,011 mi
Last recorded128,011 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VNP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 128,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 127,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 125,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 121,524 miles

Central Front number plate slight damage

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing also slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2022 121,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front slight damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing also slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2021 112,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 103,150 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,134 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 51,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,500 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,843 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,260 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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GY08 VNP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY08 VNP, 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 GY08 VNP registered?

GY08 VNP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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