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YA08 HUJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,367 mi
Last recorded75,367 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,367 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 75,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BRACKET MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,306 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,105 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,516 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front door mirror glass loose

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,101 miles

exhaust braket corroded rear

Fail 27 Feb 2017 47,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust braket corroded rear

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,185 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 30,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,646 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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YA08 HUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA08 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

YA08 HUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YA08 HUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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