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HK08 UKA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,567 mi
Last recorded116,567 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 UKA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,567 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 166,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure securing band (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 157,769 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 157,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 150,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 150,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Mean 3.78 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod ( tie bar ) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 143,187 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 143,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,559 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 134,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 123,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 123,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,812 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,750 miles

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

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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HK08 UKA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UKA, 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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HK08 UKA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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