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DE08 HZM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,425 mi
Last recorded171,425 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HZM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 171,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 159,895 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 148,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 148,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 138,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 124,922 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 124,829 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2016 111,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 104,556 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 90,438 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 90,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,736 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,558 miles

n/s front tyre on 2mm.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 49,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre on 2mm.

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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DE08 HZM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DE08 HZM, 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 DE08 HZM registered?

DE08 HZM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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