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HG08 CCY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,824 mi
Last recorded68,824 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 CCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 68,824 miles

Offside Front inner arch liner loose

Pass 6 Dec 2024 67,866 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,661 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,533 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 65,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 64,786 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 64,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,636 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,291 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,715 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,288 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,819 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 37,819 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 28,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,649 miles

n/s/r seat belt operation is poor

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,719 miles

exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,543 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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HG08 CCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HG08 CCY, 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 HG08 CCY registered?

HG08 CCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HG08 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 CCY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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