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HG08 KAX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,660 mi
Last recorded126,660 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 KAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 126,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 126,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,339 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 119,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 112,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 112,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink cover (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 102,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,409 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 74,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,879 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,992 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,982 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KAX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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