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HY08 NRU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,073 mi
Last recorded169,073 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 169,073 miles

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

Offside outer sill front weak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 164,996 miles

Front slight inner edge wear

Pass 7 Dec 2016 161,400 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 161,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 154,710 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 154,698 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 142,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 131,779 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 124,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 97,404 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 97,404 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear 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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HY08 NRU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HY08 NRU, 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 HY08 NRU registered?

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

Is HY08 NRU safe to buy?

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