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HK08 NOU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,780 mi
Last recorded100,780 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 NOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,780 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,078 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 99,023 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield is insecure at front pipe

Injector blowing

Pass 13 Apr 2018 90,924 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 82,255 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 82,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,298 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 76,298 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,201 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,391 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded & in poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2014 57,391 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded & in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,270 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,765 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 28,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HK08 NOU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK08 NOU, 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 HK08 NOU registered?

HK08 NOU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is HK08 NOU safe to buy?

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