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HY08 NRN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,396 mi
Last recorded138,396 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NRN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 138,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 138,331 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower FOG LIGHT UNIT BROKEN

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 127,518 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 127,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,128 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 124,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 120,367 miles

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

both front tyre outer wall slightly perishing.under tray fitted.o/s/f/ fog light lense slightly damaged.brake fluid slightly poor condition.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,276 miles

Offside Front fog light broken

under tray fitted.o/s/f/tyre outer wall slightly poor condition.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 116,276 miles

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

Offside Front fog light broken

under tray fitted.o/s/f/tyre outer wall slightly poor condition.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,400 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 108,510 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,134 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 103,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side very heavy perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side very heavy perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,983 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,195 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,069 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,285 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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HY08 NRN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY08 NRN, 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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HY08 NRN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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