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HY08 VBC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 107,578 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 102,839 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust box section mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking Power steering pipes and sensor by rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 97,305 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front axle to rear axle corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage switch area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure sensor seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,509 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage maybe rack too (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 80,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage maybe rack too (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,005 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

P.A.S. Damp

Fail 6 Mar 2019 76,005 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

P.A.S. Damp

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 71,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,196 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Mar 2017 65,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear tyre cracked in treads

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,555 miles

All rear seats folded at time of test

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 60,555 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer support strap broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All rear seats folded at time of test

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,163 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,377 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2011 21,471 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 VBC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VBC, 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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HY08 VBC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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