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MM08 HYW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,691 mi
Last recorded84,691 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 HYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,691 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 4 Mar 2019 84,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,070 miles

Rear brakes squealing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,053 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box corroding

rear exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,454 miles

Exhaust back box fixing strap corroded, system still supported

Front wipers smearing screen, view adequate

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OSR, NSR, Spare wheels all corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,423 miles

Rear back box exhaust system holding bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,310 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear back box exhaust system holding bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,863 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,068 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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MM08 HYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MM08 HYW, 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 MM08 HYW registered?

MM08 HYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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The MOT history for MM08 HYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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