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HN08 JZP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,631 mi
Last recorded157,631 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 JZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 157,631 miles

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

em lamp on - pre 1st july 2008

Fail 31 Oct 2024 157,630 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill - corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

em lamp on - pre 1st july 2008

Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,796 miles

E.M. lamp on - pre 1st July 2008

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 152,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip failed insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

E.M. lamp on - pre 1st July 2008

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 148,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

eml on - pre 1.7.08

manifold heat shield loose

Fail 27 Oct 2022 148,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

eml on - pre 1.7.08

manifold heat shield loose

Pass 26 Oct 2021 142,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 142,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 136,349 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 136,348 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

em lamp illuminated - pre 1st july 2008

Pass 29 May 2019 128,375 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Fail 29 May 2019 128,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

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

Pass 29 May 2018 123,070 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 123,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 115,816 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 115,523 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 106,780 miles

Advise MIL on / Engine fault illuminated.

Rear exhaust mount corroded and insecure - recommend replacement ASAP.

Pass 7 May 2015 93,221 miles

front tyres worn low

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2014 79,154 miles

Exhaust back box mounting bracket heavily corroded, system is still adequately supported.

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

Fail 20 May 2014 79,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust back box mounting bracket heavily corroded, system is still adequately supported.

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

Pass 14 May 2013 64,259 miles

Advise rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 May 2013 64,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Advise rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 May 2012 44,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 May 2011 30,801 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 JZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JZP, 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 JZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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