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HN08 ZHP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,603 mi
Last recorded103,603 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 ZHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 103,603 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 103,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,195 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 100,195 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,966 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket to gearbox broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 94,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket to gearbox broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and showing signs of distorting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight leak from seam (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 89,496 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and showing signs of distorting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight leak from seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 97,476 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 97,474 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn and distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,978 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,978 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box and tail mountings broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 65,934 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,664 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,249 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,841 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 30,901 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,317 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 18,794 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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 ZHP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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