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HN08 ZHJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,700 mi
Last recorded91,700 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 ZHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 91,700 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 91,288 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 90,148 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 88,113 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 86,068 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 86,068 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 84,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 81,418 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 73,385 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,250 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,930 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,118 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 20,433 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 ZHJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

HN08 ZHJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for HN08 ZHJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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