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HN08 LGW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,648 mi
Last recorded72,648 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 72,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 72,648 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,478 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure Tail light insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,376 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 65,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 61,254 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,132 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 56,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 53,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,757 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box cracked but exhaust system still supported (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 43,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box cracked but exhaust system still supported (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,570 miles

Nearside Rear side skirt has accident damage

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,447 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 27 Jul 2015 33,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,604 miles

all four tyres splitting/perishing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 28,604 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

all four tyres splitting/perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,460 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,260 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 LGW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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