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CU58 HZJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,109 mi
Last recorded104,109 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 HZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,109 miles

All exhaust corrosion but supported

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 46/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 42/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,796 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,521 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 91,521 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,750 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 83,750 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,087 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 74,087 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,270 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,268 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 49,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box has a mounting insicure but box is still fully supported

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,061 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)

rear exhaust box has a mounting insicure but box is still fully supported

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,381 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 37,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,595 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CU58 HZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU58 HZJ, 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 CU58 HZJ registered?

CU58 HZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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