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HG08 UVZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,201 mi
Last recorded117,201 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 117,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc contaminated both inner brake surface heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge egde wear plus perished plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 115,434 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 115,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 103,638 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 103,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 94,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 92,303 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 92,208 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 89,631 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 83,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 74,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 66,143 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 66,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 55,932 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 55,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 46,514 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 37,313 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 37,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 30,118 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 23,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2012 23,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,425 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 UVZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

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

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