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HN08 FHS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,739 mi
Last recorded167,739 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FHS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 167,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 167,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 164,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside mid outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 158,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated and cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle both torsion bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar assembly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 158,368 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated and cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle both torsion bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar assembly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 142,398 miles

Front tyres wearing thin.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 142,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/R15 (88H) HANKOOK (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing thin.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,474 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 125,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 111,892 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,567 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,943 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,114 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,096 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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HN08 FHS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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