MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,100 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Induction leak, emissions not likely to be affected
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Induction leak, emissions not likely to be affected
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Induction leak, emissions not likely to be affected
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old
Spare tyre defective ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
emissions requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Brake fluid hydraulic reservoir leaking
Induction leak, emissions not likely to be affected
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old
Spare tyre defective ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
emissions requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs lipped
nearside front tyre split and both edges worn bald
nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE08 HZU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?
DE08 HZU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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