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HJ08 PFA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,614 mi
Last recorded74,614 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,614 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 74,614 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,479 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 62,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,816 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,504 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 52,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,675 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 48,650 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,431 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,002 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2011 17,085 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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HJ08 PFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ08 PFA, 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 HJ08 PFA registered?

HJ08 PFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ08 PFA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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