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HN08 ZWG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,481 mi
Last recorded100,481 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 ZWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,481 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

diesel injector leaking exhaust fumes (minor)

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,453 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 Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

diesel injector leaking exhaust fumes (minor)

Fail 7 Feb 2020 100,425 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,322 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 82,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,259 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 74,259 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,641 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 65,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,649 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak(possible pas fluid??)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,382 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 ZWG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZWG, 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 ZWG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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