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HG08 LWC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 119,500 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front FOG LAMPS BROKEN

Front VEHICLE HAS BODY DAMAGE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT STRAP BROKEN

Fail 29 Apr 2021 119,500 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Coolant leak ()

Front FOG LAMPS BROKEN

Front VEHICLE HAS BODY DAMAGE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT STRAP BROKEN

Pass 28 Apr 2020 103,221 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 103,220 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 88,285 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 88,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,034 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 83,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,679 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 50,679 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 43,214 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,656 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,953 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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HG08 LWC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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