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CY08 HDK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,782 mi
Last recorded117,782 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 HDK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,782 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2022 117,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 102,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,668 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 84,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,010 miles

Advise surface corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE!!! (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,172 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,549 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,691 miles

both front tyres have worn edges

Fail 3 Dec 2015 42,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up by NT (8.2.3)

both front tyres have worn edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,611 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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CY08 HDK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CY08 HDK, 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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CY08 HDK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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