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HT08 EBU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,734 mi
Last recorded113,734 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 EBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 113,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket broken (cat)

nearside front sill damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,912 miles

Nearside ns outer sill damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust downpipe bracket corroded and partially snappd

Fail 5 Mar 2020 109,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside ns outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust downpipe bracket corroded and partially snappd

Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front nsf sill damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,753 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 80,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 73,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 6 Aug 2013 43,058 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 43,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,929 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 31,929 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,458 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 27,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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HT08 EBU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HT08 EBU, 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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HT08 EBU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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