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YT08 HBY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,630 mi
Last recorded56,630 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,630 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 56,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 47,292 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,832 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 33,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,305 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 26,600 miles

back box clamp broken

Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,059 miles

All four tyres cracking/perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 17,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 14,497 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,735 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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YT08 HBY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YT08 HBY, 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 YT08 HBY registered?

YT08 HBY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 HBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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