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AA08 HPY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,244 mi
Last recorded140,244 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 140,244 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 130,922 miles

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))

Fail 3 May 2024 130,624 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking From power steering pump to steering rack at pressure sensor area (2.1.5 (a))

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 5 May 2023 121,906 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

emissions passed but system crashed.

Fail 28 Apr 2023 121,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. 30cm of rear axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. 30cm of rear axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

emissions passed but system crashed.

Pass 13 May 2022 115,699 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 115,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 107,033 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 107,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 99,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 92,650 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 92,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 84,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,282 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD AND PERRISHED

Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,282 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD AND PERRISHED

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 55,413 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED ON BACK SILENCER

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,970 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 1 May 2012 36,142 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2M

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,741 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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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AA08 HPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AA08 HPY, 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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AA08 HPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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