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DE08 HZV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,500 mi
Last recorded80,500 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 80,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,688 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 71,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 71,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,750 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 63,717 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,562 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 57,562 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,321 miles

Central exhaust system bracket missing (system still supported)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,744 miles

Middle section exhaust hanger is missing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,029 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,525 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 38,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,927 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,532 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HZV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZV, 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 HZV registered?

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

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