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YT08 GKU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,223 mi
Last recorded61,223 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 GKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 61,223 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 54,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 48,030 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 42,908 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 42,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 41,206 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 41,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,465 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,400 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 37,400 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 34,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 31,163 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 31,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,695 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,667 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 18,617 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 18,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre slight cut on sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,218 miles

all tyres cracked on the edges

Fail 14 Jan 2014 15,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres cracked on the edges

Pass 10 Jan 2013 12,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 9,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 5,726 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 5,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GKU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

YT08 GKU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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