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YY08 OCG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,386 mi
Last recorded105,386 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OCG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 105,386 miles

Nearside Front front edge of sill corroded but not considered excessive and not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 101,953 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Sill is corroded and holed but is not with in a prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,699 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill surface corroded

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 98,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill surface corroded

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,502 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 95,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,029 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 92,029 miles

Nearside 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 23 Feb 2021 89,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,225 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2019 87,225 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight cracking at both front tyre tread patterns

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2016 68,409 miles

Front brake discs thin

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,429 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 40,429 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,926 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,834 miles

nearside front tyre tread outer edge 2mm

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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YY08 OCG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY08 OCG, 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 YY08 OCG registered?

YY08 OCG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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