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YT08 GYE

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,772 mi
Last recorded139,772 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 GYE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 133,822 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 133,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 128,350 miles

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

Outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 120,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 111,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 111,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,783 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,776 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,761 miles

offside rear tyre age cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,036 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 34,374 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,385 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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YT08 GYE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT08 GYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT08 GYE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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