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HY08 WBG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,041 mi
Last recorded116,041 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 111,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 106,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 106,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 100,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,571 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Feb 2020 95,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,725 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,614 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 76,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc scored

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,718 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

grease around n/s inner drive boot

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 67,675 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres wearing inner edges

grease around n/s inner drive boot

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2015 57,055 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2015 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre low on tread and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,953 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres perished

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

Rear silencer mounting strap broken/corroded away

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,073 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 WBG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG registered?

HY08 WBG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 WBG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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