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H18 DWG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,510 mi
Last recorded94,510 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 DWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 94,510 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,569 miles

Auxillary belt starting to fray/deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup/// shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shroud deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion forming at sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 86,183 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,637 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,933 miles

Front outer sills soft under thumb pressure

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,689 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sill feel soft under thumb pressure

Pass 15 Apr 2019 77,688 miles

Offside Front Outer sill feels soft

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,134 miles

Offside Front Outer sill feels soft under thumb pressure

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,929 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,779 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 11,533 miles

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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H18 DWG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H18 DWG, 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 H18 DWG registered?

H18 DWG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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