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HG08 CFA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,764 mi
Last recorded113,764 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 CFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 113,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 103,901 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 103,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,938 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 93,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,471 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 86,471 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 83,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 78,920 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

os mirror loose handbrake travel

Fail 11 Nov 2017 78,920 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

os mirror loose handbrake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2016 73,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,128 miles

childseat

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2014 62,137 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,153 miles

Anti-freeze mixture in the cooling system looks weak.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,779 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,296 miles

damage to front grille/ns inner wheel arch liner/front os foglight.slight sidewall damage to nsf tyre.

front no.plate cracked.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 42,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to front grille/ns inner wheel arch liner/front os foglight.slight sidewall damage to nsf tyre.

front no.plate cracked.

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 CFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CFA, 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 HG08 CFA registered?

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

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