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FN08 HZZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,335 mi
Last recorded99,335 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 HZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,335 miles

Central silencer corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 99,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central silencer corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,721 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 85,716 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,489 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 80,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre deterioarated (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,325 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section split at the back box (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,842 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,979 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,743 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,479 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 49,479 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn close to limit

rear exhaust strap is broken/corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,499 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,820 miles

slight wear o/s rack.

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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FN08 HZZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN08 HZZ, 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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FN08 HZZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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