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YC08 GZR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,733 mi
Last recorded86,733 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 GZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 86,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2025 86,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2024 83,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,078 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 79,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 74,629 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 74,559 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,087 miles

n/s/f tyre very worn on edges

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded @ rear ferrule

Fail 4 Nov 2020 66,087 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/f tyre very worn on edges

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded @ rear ferrule

Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,045 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2019 62,045 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,124 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 57,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 52,591 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,042 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on both edges

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on both edges

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,894 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,231 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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YC08 GZR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC08 GZR, 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 YC08 GZR registered?

YC08 GZR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 GZR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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