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HG08 UOO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,103 mi
Last recorded128,103 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UOO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 128,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 15mm corrosion ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 15mm corrosion ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit held in with tape (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 128,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 15mm corrosion ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 15mm corrosion ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit held in with tape (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 121,898 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav unit

Fail 11 Sep 2025 121,898 miles

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

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav unit

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 106,921 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,857 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 93,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed just outside 30cm limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box band strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

airbox trunking missing

Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust support bracket broken but secure

Fail 28 Jul 2020 88,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust support bracket broken but secure

Pass 8 Jun 2019 85,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,315 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,235 miles

Nearside Rear light perishing on tyre

Offside Rear slight noise

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,739 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,739 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 54,103 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 54,103 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,735 miles

front discs lipped

front pads appear low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,341 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,444 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 UOO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG08 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

HG08 UOO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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