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HT08 GYG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,628 mi
Last recorded81,628 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 GYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 81,628 miles

slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,287 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,931 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,368 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,423 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both NS & OS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,030 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,205 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 61,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,065 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,469 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,798 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,354 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,893 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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HT08 GYG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HT08 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

HT08 GYG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is HT08 GYG safe to buy?

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