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YY08 VPA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,586 mi
Last recorded93,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 93,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,155 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 88,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 78,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 78,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 67,580 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 67,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 55,449 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 55,076 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 7 Feb 2020 51,766 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 40,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,118 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

rear view mirror slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2018 39,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

rear view mirror slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,381 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,537 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 33,530 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,341 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls & between treads 185/65 HR15

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 28,506 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,840 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracking between treads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 25,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH rear tyres cracking between treads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,391 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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YY08 VPA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YY08 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

YY08 VPA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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