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HY08 UZS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,687 mi
Last recorded73,687 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 UZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,687 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,028 miles

Exhaust system has corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy deterioration on the outer edge 185 65 r 15

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration on the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration on the outer sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,510 miles

Central Exhaust has corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has deterioration on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear Tyre has deterioration on the outer sidewall

Rear Exhaust hanger is broken and corroded

Rear Exhaust has corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,646 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,312 miles

Centre & Rear exhaust sections slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,783 miles

Offside front fog lamp panel is missing

Front brake discs have wear

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,549 miles

Body damage offside front

Nearside rear has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,741 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 UZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

HY08 UZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is HY08 UZS safe to buy?

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