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Y10 DCB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,860 mi
Last recorded69,860 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 DCB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 69,860 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 66,944 miles

Brake fluid dark

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 64,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 61,609 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Jun 2023 61,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 May 2022 59,334 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 59,334 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 57,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,800 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,898 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 50,898 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,860 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 45,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + Cords almost exposed due to perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,336 miles

all tyres perrished/ cracking

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perrished/ cracking

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 34,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,913 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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Y10 DCB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y10 DCB, 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 Y10 DCB registered?

Y10 DCB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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The MOT history for Y10 DCB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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