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YA08 HUZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,229 mi
Last recorded65,229 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 65,229 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slight damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes protective coated

fuel flap missing

Fail 14 Aug 2020 65,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp broken but taped up

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated the big clip is broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel flap missing

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,165 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,165 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 60,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,247 miles

both sills corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

offside and nearside rear suspension mounting prescribed areas slightly corroded

rear bump stops worn

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 58,240 miles

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)

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

both sills corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

offside and nearside rear suspension mounting prescribed areas slightly corroded

rear bump stops worn

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,598 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,406 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,594 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,623 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,673 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 30,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,356 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 HUZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

YA08 HUZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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