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LY08 HBL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 HBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas leak under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 87,284 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate cracked (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip is loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas leak under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 85,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,569 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,281 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,281 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,262 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2016 72,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,950 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 67,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,022 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,778 miles

advise rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 61,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,679 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,632 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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LY08 HBL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY08 HBL, 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 LY08 HBL registered?

LY08 HBL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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