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HN08 DNY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,148 mi
Last recorded195,148 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 DNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 195,148 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 195,148 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 184,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 174,266 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 166,026 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 166,026 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 155,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres getting low

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 143,400 miles

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

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)

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 131,384 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 131,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,636 miles

covers fitted

slight damage to n/s lower sidesill

slight scratches to front bumper

Pass 25 Feb 2015 108,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front under-tray part insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheels have centre caps fitted obscuring wheel nuts/studs

Fail 25 Feb 2015 108,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front under-tray part insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheels have centre caps fitted obscuring wheel nuts/studs

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,555 miles

All wheel nuts obscured by covers

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of tread on both shoulders ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre worn devoid of tread on both shoulders & inner shoulder worn through outer layer STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit when tested

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,904 miles

Offside rear tyre has deep cuts in the sidewall, no cords exposed.

Rear silencer exhaust strap broken.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,904 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre has deep cuts in the sidewall, no cords exposed.

Rear silencer exhaust strap broken.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,115 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,910 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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HN08 DNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN08 DNY, 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 HN08 DNY registered?

HN08 DNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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