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HJ58 XSC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 XSC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 98,500 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 90,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - inner edge almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats - removed ()

Fail 29 Dec 2020 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/jacking point - holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle taped shut from outside?? (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/jacking point - holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - inner edge almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats - removed ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,340 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting strap broken but secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,017 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 80,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,459 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,697 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,553 miles

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

advise rear exhaust secured with wire

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust mount modified, exhaust currently secure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,194 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,071 miles

advise cut in sidewall nearside front tyre no cords exposed

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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HJ58 XSC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ58 XSC, 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 HJ58 XSC registered?

HJ58 XSC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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