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HN58 LAE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,228 mi
Last recorded84,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 LAE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,228 miles

both sides, front, anti roll bar link, ball joints worn

centre brake light has bulbs not working

rear centre seat belt missing

rear exhaust silencer strap heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 84,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both sides, front, anti roll bar link, ball joints worn

centre brake light has bulbs not working

rear centre seat belt missing

rear exhaust silencer strap heavily corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,211 miles

Centre Rear lamp 25% not working

Nearside Rear tyre tread low/worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 77,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear lamp 25% not working

Nearside Rear tyre tread low/worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate damaged

some centre stop light bulbs inop

Fail 28 Oct 2015 69,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate damaged

some centre stop light bulbs inop

Fail 15 Oct 2014 60,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no plate cracked

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no plate cracked

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,377 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,159 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 41,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,807 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 31,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LAE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

HN58 LAE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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