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HY08 THG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,423 mi
Last recorded80,423 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 80,423 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,900 miles

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

adjusted head light adjuster internal

boot full unable to check spare tyre

front exhaust heat shield loose

nail in off side front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 56,580 miles

Nearside door mirror glass slight damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 45,247 miles

Rear silencer support bracket broken

Fail 28 May 2014 45,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer support bracket broken

Fail 5 Jun 2013 38,615 miles

Both rear tyres and left hand front tyre perished

Cut in left hand rear tyre tread

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

Front brake pads look low

Left hand front wheel dented

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,615 miles

Both rear tyres and left hand front tyre perished

Cut in left hand rear tyre tread

Front brake pads look low

Left hand front wheel dented

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,453 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 32,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,093 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 THG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 THG, 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 THG registered?

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

Is HY08 THG safe to buy?

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