2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · AA08 HPY
2008 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 140,244 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA08 HPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 140,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA08 HPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Xsara (AA08 HPY) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking From power steering pump to steering rack at pressure sensor area (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AA08 HPY Mileage History
- 28/04/2023121,804 mi
- 05/05/2023121,906 mi+102 mi
- 03/05/2024130,624 mi+8,718 mi
- 16/05/2024130,922 mi+298 mi
- 02/05/2025140,244 mi+9,322 mi
Average of roughly 9,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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