CarVerify

Free Car Check

YP08 CZJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,058 mi
Last recorded94,058 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 94,058 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 93,361 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,600 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,351 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,559 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,865 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 60,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2018 60,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Under bumper (1.9.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 51,469 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,223 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 29 Apr 2016 42,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 88h (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,724 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing a full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r not allowing a full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 30 Apr 2014 28,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r not allowing a full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 8 May 2013 22,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,554 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,620 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat unable to inspect seat and belt

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YP08 CZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP08 CZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YP08 CZJ?

You can check the full history of YP08 CZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YP08 CZJ registered?

YP08 CZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YP08 CZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 CZJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP08 CZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YP08 CZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.