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HN08 DSU

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,715 mi
Last recorded59,715 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 DSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 59,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth + tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 57,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth + tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 55,156 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 55,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 52,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight engine oil leak

slight transmission oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2023 52,214 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 49,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,821 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 46,821 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery charge light on indicating a charge fault

Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,374 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 45,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 41,342 miles

All four tyres perished

Both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Washer jet weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear brakes noisy

Undertray fittted

exhaust system has some minor surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,236 miles

All four tyres have minor cracks in outer side walls

Rear exhaust support strap corroded through but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,494 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,993 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,132 miles

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Fail 17 Feb 2014 27,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,647 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,623 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,226 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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HN08 DSU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 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 Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN08 DSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HN08 DSU registered?

HN08 DSU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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