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HJ08 PFF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,765 mi
Last recorded102,765 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,312 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge Change Very Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge Change Very Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 86,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge Change Very Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge Change Very Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,867 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,917 miles

Both front brake discs have a deep wear ridge.

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Change soon (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,592 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished on outer and inner sidewalls, keep a check.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,012 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,933 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 28,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,913 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 PFF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PFF, 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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HJ08 PFF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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