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HG08 UVK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

150,636 mi
Last recorded150,636 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 150,636 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster slight damage.

Fail 14 Jul 2025 150,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster slight damage.

Pass 26 Jun 2024 144,865 miles

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

Fail 25 Jun 2024 144,865 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken.. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 137,063 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 137,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 128,490 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 128,490 miles

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

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

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 123,077 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 117,667 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 117,667 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,125 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,446 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 99,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected SHOWS WHITE (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,776 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2017 86,776 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,535 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 73,535 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,471 miles

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jun 2015 64,471 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,114 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 45,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,277 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 34,277 miles

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

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

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

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 UVK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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