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YB08 OPZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,465 mi
Last recorded38,465 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 38,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly tight

Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,535 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 33,359 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mounting

Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,195 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 31,195 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 28,619 miles

Offside Front shock absorber incorrectly mounted in wheel hub

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 28,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front shock absorber incorrectly mounted in wheel hub

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 26,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both osr on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,066 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,338 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 20,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,178 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,248 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 18,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,091 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 9,538 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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YB08 OPZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 YB08 OPZ, 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 YB08 OPZ registered?

YB08 OPZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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