2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Diesel · GR57 CYA
2008 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 147,959 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR57 CYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 147,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR57 CYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Xsara (GR57 CYA) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
GR57 CYA Mileage History
- 11/08/2023138,346 mi
- 11/08/2023138,346 mi
- 04/09/2024142,167 mi+3,821 mi
- 06/09/2024142,170 mi+3 mi
- 05/09/2025147,959 mi+5,789 mi
Average of roughly 4,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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