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YB57 GBO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,752 mi
Last recorded83,752 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 GBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 83,752 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 83,571 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 81,420 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens' fogged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 81,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens' fogged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks along edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres/inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,894 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,671 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 68,671 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,141 miles

no spare wheel fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 40,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,597 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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YB57 GBO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB57 GBO, 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 YB57 GBO registered?

YB57 GBO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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