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YT08 GKC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,068 mi
Last recorded81,068 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 GKC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,005 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 74,005 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,504 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 68,502 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2017 55,050 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 55,050 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,017 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 55,017 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,359 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,563 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 39,563 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,699 miles

front tyres deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,180 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,171 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 24,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YT08 GKC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT08 GKC, 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 YT08 GKC registered?

YT08 GKC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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