2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · YC08 VYA
2008 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 121,432 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC08 VYA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 121,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC08 VYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Xsara (YC08 VYA) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
YC08 VYA Mileage History
- 09/03/201121,193 mi
- 21/03/201230,094 mi+8,901 mi
- 19/03/201338,657 mi+8,563 mi
- 20/03/201338,661 mi+4 mi
- 12/03/201445,577 mi+6,916 mi
- 12/03/201445,577 mi
- 24/03/201556,663 mi+11,086 mi
- 31/03/201663,401 mi+6,738 mi
- 02/02/201767,784 mi+4,383 mi
- 06/02/201767,802 mi+18 mi
- 24/01/201880,591 mi+12,789 mi
- 29/01/201993,253 mi+12,662 mi
- 30/01/2020105,939 mi+12,686 mi
- 31/01/2020105,982 mi+43 mi
- 09/02/2021109,480 mi+3,498 mi
- 09/02/2021109,480 mi
- 10/02/2022112,073 mi+2,593 mi
- 07/03/2023114,297 mi+2,224 mi
- 26/04/2024116,221 mi+1,924 mi
- 12/04/2025118,635 mi+2,414 mi
- 25/04/2026121,432 mi+2,797 mi
Average of roughly 6,626 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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