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HD57 JBO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,791 mi
Last recorded105,791 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 JBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,791 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 105,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,687 miles

Rear Lower o/s & n/s body sills corrosion

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2024 103,687 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blow by (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower o/s & n/s inner sills corrosion

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,426 miles

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

injector blow by

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,625 miles

injector blow-by

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 90,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

both front wipers slight smear

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components

slight exhaust fume blowing past injector

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,171 miles

Offside Rear handbrake not resting on stop

Fail 24 Feb 2016 85,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear handbrake not resting on stop

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,731 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,034 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,134 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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HD57 JBO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HD57 JBO, 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 HD57 JBO registered?

HD57 JBO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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