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Y23 COG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,376 mi
Last recorded100,376 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 COG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 100,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 99,186 miles

Nearside Rear undersill corroding

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe/switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear undersill corroding

Fail 14 May 2025 99,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear undersill corroding

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe/switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component undersill corroding (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 98,094 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 96,975 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 96,969 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 96,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 95,332 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 95,331 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 94,825 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight leak around exhaust back box joint

Pass 1 May 2019 93,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 92,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,006 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,097 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,615 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 9,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 3,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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Y23 COG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol 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 Y23 COG, 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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Y23 COG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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