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YD08 JCZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,825 mi
Last recorded60,825 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 JCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 60,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,947 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 58,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 56,597 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 56,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,042 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,697 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,414 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,387 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,368 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,603 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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YD08 JCZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YD08 JCZ, 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 YD08 JCZ registered?

YD08 JCZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 JCZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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