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HN58 SZE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,985 mi
Last recorded118,985 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 SZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 118,985 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 118,984 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 112,489 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 112,489 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2021 107,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,242 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 99,061 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 92,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,967 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,765 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall perished

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

auxillary belt perished

Fail 15 Nov 2016 74,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall perished

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

auxillary belt perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,979 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 65,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,551 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,134 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,493 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,334 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)

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 SZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

HN58 SZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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The MOT history for HN58 SZE shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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