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AP08 HLR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,546 mi
Last recorded65,546 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HLR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 65,546 miles

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

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 62,864 miles

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

Rear sills some corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2025 62,864 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear sills some corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on edges (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 56,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 53,764 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 53,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 47,779 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 45,092 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 45,090 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 42,269 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 42,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,051 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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AP08 HLR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP08 HLR, 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 AP08 HLR registered?

AP08 HLR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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