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HJ08 OYR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,264 mi
Last recorded69,264 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OYR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,264 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 67,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,721 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,527 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting band broken but exhaust is still secure

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

Front brake disc worn

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,508 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting band broken

Hand brake lever travel

Speedo display bulb dull

Fail 11 Aug 2016 54,508 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting band broken

Hand brake lever travel

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Speedo display bulb dull

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,283 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mount broken

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,190 miles

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

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)

off side rear tyre side wall cracks looks like has been run flat

Fail 20 Aug 2014 47,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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)

off side rear tyre side wall cracks looks like has been run flat

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,230 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)

front wipers judder on windscreen

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,958 miles

Rear silencer mounting band corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,932 miles

Spare tyre defective

rust/corrosion around rear exhaust mount

Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,468 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Feb 2011 24,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,218 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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HJ08 OYR 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 82.4%.

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 HJ08 OYR, 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 HJ08 OYR registered?

HJ08 OYR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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