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HD08 EBC

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,523 mi
Last recorded64,523 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 EBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 64,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 63,056 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 63,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,158 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

NOTE: Various underside components corroded but none tested for MOT were to excess at the time of test.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 61,158 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Codes: P0141 Downstream Oxygen Sensor Control & P0704 Clutch Switch Signal codes cleared and did not return at the time of test. Car starts/stops ok and passed emissions test. (8.2.1.2 (h))

NOTE: Various underside components corroded but none tested for MOT were to excess at the time of test.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,805 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 58,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 56,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective low pressure and perishing.

Fail 24 Aug 2021 52,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective low pressure and perishing.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,286 miles

Rear exhaust box strap broken but system still secure

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,626 miles

rear exhaust strap broken , but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,347 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,691 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,495 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,657 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,477 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and split slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,362 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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HD08 EBC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD08 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD08 EBC registered?

HD08 EBC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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