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AF08 HZP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,321 mi
Last recorded89,321 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 89,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,240 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,240 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,841 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 76,841 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,386 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,664 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 61,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,026 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 52,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery weak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,615 miles

front brake discs worn

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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AF08 HZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF08 HZP, 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 AF08 HZP registered?

AF08 HZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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