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YG08 VHD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,089 mi
Last recorded95,089 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,089 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Oct 2024 95,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,936 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 85,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe as surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

advise sump dented on engine

Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe as surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

advise sump dented on engine

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,641 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,946 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 62,946 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,430 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,130 miles

Back box bracket corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,182 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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YG08 VHD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG08 VHD, 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 YG08 VHD registered?

YG08 VHD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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