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HY08 NSE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,428 mi
Last recorded69,428 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,428 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

dent in offside outer sill

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,158 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine oil level low

N/S/F tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm on outter edge

N/S/R tyre has nail in it

O/S/F tyre on 2mm on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,297 miles

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside outer sill damaged

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 NSE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 NSE, 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 NSE registered?

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

Is HY08 NSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 NSE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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