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H2 EHP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,155 mi
Last recorded112,155 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 EHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2022 112,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,799 miles

advise to add diesel fuel addative

both outer sills showing corrosion at front sections

exhaust system showing corrosion / back box support bracket corroded / been repaired

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2021 109,798 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre worn out of shape 185 / 65 / 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise to add diesel fuel addative

both outer sills showing corrosion at front sections

exhaust system showing corrosion / back box support bracket corroded / been repaired

front brake discs corroded / discoloured on inner braking surface / brake pads not working full face of discs

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2020 107,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,814 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 95,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,299 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 68,299 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,146 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,275 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,270 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,517 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,659 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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H2 EHP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H2 EHP, 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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H2 EHP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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