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CY08 HDX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,649 mi
Last recorded124,649 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 HDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 124,649 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 114,435 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 114,433 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 104,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 91,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 83,068 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,910 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 62,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,962 miles

Offside Front Strut top mount noisy in operation

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 37,988 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,668 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,540 miles

rear wiper blade is torn advise replacement

Fail 3 Oct 2014 29,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper blade is torn advise replacement

Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,179 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroided hanger come away from box

Fail 7 Oct 2013 25,179 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroided hanger come away from box

Fail 4 Oct 2012 21,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,376 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 16,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,544 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 HDX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDX, 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 CY08 HDX registered?

CY08 HDX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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