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HT08 MPY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,483 mi
Last recorded102,483 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 MPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 102,483 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 102,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,273 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 90,270 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear footbrake and handbrake not as efficient as o/s

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

Offside Front cv gator clip loose

Rear wiper u/s

Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,629 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,626 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre leaking ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,823 miles

front exhaust mount deteriorating

Fail 23 Aug 2016 72,823 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split split in several places (2.2.D.2d)

front exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,631 miles

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

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

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,702 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both rear tyres cracked and deteriorated on sidewalls.

Screw in nearside front tyre.

Slight accident damage to front bumper on offside.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,220 miles

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)

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 MPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

HT08 MPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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