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YA08 HTD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,444 mi
Last recorded68,444 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HTD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2021 68,444 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Boot Mechanism Damaged

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

Rear Wiper Insecure

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver Seat Belt Cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 68,340 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Both Sills Excessively Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both Fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Boot Mechanism Defective, Can Still Be Opened And Closed

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Driver Seat Belt Small Cut In Webbing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti Roll Bar Rubber Slightly Worn

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

Rear Wiper Insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,280 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 65,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,896 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,459 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded and weak

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 9 Mar 2018 58,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located fauling inner wing (2.4.C.2)

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

Both wipers slightly streaky

Engine MIL on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2017 54,753 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,653 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 49,653 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,526 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,127 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,346 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 21,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear seat belt slight fray

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear seat belt slight fray

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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YA08 HTD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA08 HTD, 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 YA08 HTD registered?

YA08 HTD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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