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HN08 YLZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,970 mi
Last recorded67,970 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 YLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,970 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 67,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 65,570 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 62,720 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 51,229 miles

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

Nearside mirror wont lock.

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

Fail 28 May 2015 51,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside mirror wont lock.

PAS belt cracked.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,067 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,493 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,386 miles

front brake discs and pads around 60% worn

rear tyre sidewalls perishing slightly

rear wiper blade split

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 YLZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

HN08 YLZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is HN08 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 YLZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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