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AP08 HKW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,909 mi
Last recorded97,909 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HKW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill area's corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 97,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill area's corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 94,141 miles

Exhaust front silencer corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f stabilizer arm gaitor split

o/s/f tyre wearing low inside edge

Pass 26 May 2021 90,447 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 90,447 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 88,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge's & perished

Fail 26 May 2020 88,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge's & perished

Pass 29 May 2019 81,989 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both P bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 74,828 miles

osf brake hanging on

Fail 23 May 2018 74,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

osf brake hanging on

Pass 22 May 2017 67,998 miles

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 31 May 2016 61,094 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,066 miles

front brake pad depth not visible through wheels

rear silencer hanger corroded/broken

Fail 27 May 2015 54,066 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pad depth not visible through wheels

rear silencer hanger corroded/broken

Pass 19 May 2014 46,887 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 46,887 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 17 May 2013 40,965 miles

sidewall cracks to o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 33,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2011 26,510 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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AP08 HKW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP08 HKW, 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 AP08 HKW registered?

AP08 HKW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AP08 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 HKW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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