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HN58 HXS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,684 mi
Last recorded183,684 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 HXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 183,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CORROSION OFFSIDE SILL WITHIN 30CM OF OFFSIDE REAR AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15/88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 168,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 3MM 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 168,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 3MM 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 158,873 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 158,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emits Black Smoke on Acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 149,072 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts - Worn on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 149,064 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both Front Linkages - Lower Balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts - Worn on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 140,831 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 140,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 140,734 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 140,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 134,704 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 134,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 137,378 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 137,378 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 121,630 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,058 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,973 miles

clutch pedal rubber is missing

rear exhaust silencer bracket is broken

Fail 24 Feb 2015 81,973 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

rear exhaust silencer bracket is broken

Pass 15 Feb 2014 63,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,518 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,529 miles

exhaust backbox supporting bracket corroded but secure at time of test

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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HN58 HXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HN58 HXS, 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 HN58 HXS registered?

HN58 HXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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