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HN58 HYF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,567 mi
Last recorded110,567 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 110,567 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 110,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 108,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 108,493 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 102,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 102,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,470 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

slight uneven wear rear tyres

Fail 29 Apr 2016 86,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

slight uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 11 May 2015 72,926 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,530 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

oil low

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 42,097 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2013 42,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 28,446 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 28,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,346 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 28,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HYF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HYF, 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 HYF registered?

HN58 HYF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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