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VN08 YVP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,786 mi
Last recorded14,786 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 14,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 14,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 14,183 miles

Spare tyre defective cracking/perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2023 13,790 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 13,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 12,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 11,976 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 11,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 11,277 miles

both rear tyres show perishing / slight cracking in sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2019 11,274 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres show perishing / slight cracking in sidewalls

Pass 17 May 2018 10,611 miles

Both front tyres outer side walls perished

Pass 16 May 2017 9,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 8,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 8,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 7,520 miles

wipers are dirty

Fail 15 May 2014 7,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

wipers are dirty

Pass 14 May 2013 6,538 miles

STRONG ADVISE:Tyres alround cracking in tread and sidewall.

Pass 11 May 2012 5,587 miles

all tyres show perishing / cracking in sidewalls

Pass 13 May 2011 4,240 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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VN08 YVP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VN08 YVP, 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 VN08 YVP registered?

VN08 YVP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is VN08 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 YVP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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