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HN08 JZR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 JZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 110,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 104,846 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 104,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 21 Mar 2023 97,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,179 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished, wearing on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside rear tyre perished, wearing on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,204 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge, wearing on inner edge, nail in tread and tread getting low : 2mm

Rear exhaust box strap corroded/broken but system still supported

Fail 29 Jul 2019 66,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge, wearing on inner edge, nail in tread and tread getting low : 2mm

Rear exhaust box strap corroded/broken but system still supported

Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 20 Jun 2018 58,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 22 May 2017 47,526 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge andslight damage to outer sidewall

rearsilencer box exhaust strap surface corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,095 miles

body damage

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 22 May 2015 28,171 miles

Body damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust support broken but still supported

Pass 9 May 2014 16,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,318 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,326 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 JZR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

HN08 JZR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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