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HN08 JZG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,150 mi
Last recorded112,150 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 112,150 miles

Both front tyres edges worn

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front steering arm slight play

Offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,828 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Corroding

Engine Damp With Oil

Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,501 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,624 miles

slight exhaust blow down pipe

Pass 21 Feb 2019 90,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,771 miles

Front front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers and shields fitted

service light on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,497 miles

wipers starting to streak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 58,487 miles

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

wipers starting to streak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,354 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,615 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing and cracking on inside wall

rear exhaust and box band corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 38,611 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing and cracking on inside wall

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust and box band corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,002 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 26,002 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JZG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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