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YC08 VXJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,443 mi
Last recorded93,443 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 93,443 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 93,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,785 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,098 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 62,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,122 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,838 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,021 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,425 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,099 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 VXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YC08 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC08 VXJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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