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HN08 JZV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 137,113 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 137,112 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 124,854 miles

Nearside Front side flasher less missing.

o,s and n,s front door sills getting rusty.

Fail 28 May 2020 124,854 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front side flasher less missing.

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

o,s and n,s front door sills getting rusty.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 119,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and nail in tread 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on inner outer edges 185/65/15

Fail 30 Jan 2019 119,078 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear box band broken and rusted away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and nail in tread 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on inner outer edges 185/65/15

Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,200 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 13 Jun 2017 108,200 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working cover missing (1.4.A.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,073 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

front wishbone bushes (back bushes ) heavily perished but not resulting in excessive movement

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 16 Mar 2016 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge will be showing cords soon

front wishbone bushes (back bushes ) heavily perished but not resulting in excessive movement

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,000 miles

offside rear lamp unit loose

Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,999 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear lamp unit loose

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,934 miles

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

spare wheel/tyre assembly missing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,069 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 JZV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 JZV, 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 JZV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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