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HG08 CEA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 83,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity with indicator (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,441 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 78,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,667 miles

Slight play in inner steering joints

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,529 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 50,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting corroded but still supporting the exhaust box

Fail 15 May 2014 50,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box mounting corroded but still supporting the exhaust box

Pass 25 May 2013 43,013 miles

eml light on

rear box securing strap broken

Fail 24 May 2013 43,013 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml light on

rear box securing strap broken

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2012 33,974 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the sidewalls on both rear tyres are deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,392 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

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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HG08 CEA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG08 CEA, 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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HG08 CEA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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