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HN08 DSX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,106 mi
Last recorded91,106 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 DSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 91,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 90,012 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 90,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,406 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 80,406 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 73,261 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 73,260 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,572 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 65,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,374 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,732 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,425 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,142 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,578 miles

Near Side Rear Silencer Bracked Deterorated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,364 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,831 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 28,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

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

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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HN08 DSX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN08 DSX, 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 HN08 DSX registered?

HN08 DSX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is HN08 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 DSX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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