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EK08 HKZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,139 mi
Last recorded118,139 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 HKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 118,139 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 112,628 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,090 miles

SCRATCHES ON SCREEN ....

Fail 8 Nov 2021 112,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX ......... (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

SCRATCHES ON SCREEN ...............

Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,799 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 110,796 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL .............. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,190 miles

screen marked A ZONE .......

Fail 10 Aug 2019 108,186 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashers with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

screen marked A ZONE .......

Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,915 miles

Front number plate ..

Nearside Rear light lens ..

screen marked ..

Fail 5 Jul 2018 103,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate ..

Nearside Rear light lens ..

screen marked ..

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,090 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 98,088 miles

Emissions not tested COMPRESSION LEAKING FROM INJECTOR/INJECTORS (7.3.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,804 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,249 miles

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

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

unable to see b/pads

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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EK08 HKZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK08 HKZ, 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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EK08 HKZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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