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HG08 UOR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,392 mi
Last recorded110,392 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UOR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 110,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective band around rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 104,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 104,304 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,852 miles

Rear exhaust band broken

Fail 28 Mar 2024 98,850 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust band broken

Pass 3 Apr 2023 93,831 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 93,813 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 88,181 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 88,181 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,149 miles

exhaust tail box strap broken

slight play o/s/f suspension

Fail 16 Apr 2021 84,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust tail box strap broken

slight play o/s/f suspension

Pass 6 May 2020 81,969 miles

Coolant leak radiator top right bleed hose weeping slightly ()

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

Fail 6 May 2020 81,963 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator top right bleed hose weeping slightly ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer hanger strap failing/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,315 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens is cracked

rear exhaust silencer strap is corroding but still secure at present

Fail 24 Apr 2019 75,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens is cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer strap is corroding but still secure at present

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,639 miles

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Fail 30 Apr 2018 67,639 miles

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

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,972 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 59,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,368 miles

rear exhaust band snapped

Fail 8 Apr 2016 53,368 miles

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

rear exhaust band snapped

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,331 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear silencer support strap corroding

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear silencer support strap corroding

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,384 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 34,954 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 29,057 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 20,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 20,707 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 UOR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UOR, 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 UOR registered?

HG08 UOR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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