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HT08 FFY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,658 mi
Last recorded135,658 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 FFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 135,658 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,208 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 98,757 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,025 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 93,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,628 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 76,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 71,636 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 65,017 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,312 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,312 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 FFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HT08 FFY, 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 HT08 FFY registered?

HT08 FFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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