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YC08 VXY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,880 mi
Last recorded91,880 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 91,880 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 91,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,287 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,633 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,392 miles

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,959 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,213 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,257 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 VXY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol 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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

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

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