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HG08 YLC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YLC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2024 85,585 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 77,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,368 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2020 47,939 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,494 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,876 miles

Exhaust rear box mount corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but not showing cord

Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,083 miles

Exhaust rear box strap corroded/Broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,993 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2012 29,907 miles

Both rear tyre's deteriorted

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,505 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 YLC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

HG08 YLC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is HG08 YLC safe to buy?

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