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HY08 NRZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

274,324 mi
Last recorded274,324 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 274,324 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 274,195 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 248,089 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 247,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 241,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 236,280 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split - Coming away from metal base

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 227,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 217,464 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 206,397 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 196,257 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 196,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 183,232 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust

Pass 8 May 2013 174,412 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre approx 3mm left on tread

rear exhaust box clamp deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2013 174,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre approx 3mm left on tread

rear exhaust box clamp deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 171,113 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 171,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 162,479 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2011 144,067 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 121,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 121,530 miles

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

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 NRZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NRZ, 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 NRZ registered?

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

Is HY08 NRZ safe to buy?

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