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HK57 ZGJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,751 mi
Last recorded81,751 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 ZGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside front sill corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 15 Nov 2024 81,743 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside front sill corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 11 Dec 2023 79,290 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 79,253 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF & OSF wishbone bushes (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF & OSF lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,496 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 76,494 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS and NS (Heavily) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 73,815 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS and NS (Heavily) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 71,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 68,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 68,450 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,832 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 63,832 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,882 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,412 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,550 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,387 miles

Minor damage n/s sill area.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 37,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Minor damage n/s sill area.

N/S/F sidewall perished.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,214 miles

all tyres cracked on sidewalls

front tyres low on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,187 miles

Rear exhaust box fixing broken.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 18,968 miles

Very slight unbalance rear footbrake.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,265 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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HK57 ZGJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HK57 ZGJ, 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 HK57 ZGJ registered?

HK57 ZGJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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