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HT08 KUS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,921 mi
Last recorded124,921 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 KUS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 124,921 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 124,819 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,007 miles

o/s n/s sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 115,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 108,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 108,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 108,161 miles

Brake fluid contaminated dirty in colour (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative replacement headlamp required (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both .inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 102,548 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight coolant leak

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Jul 2019 92,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Aug 2018 88,017 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2018 87,997 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,227 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack nearside (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,373 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,659 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,581 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,640 miles

Front pads 80% worn. Recomend immediate replacement.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 39,639 miles

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

Front pads 80% worn. Recomend immediate replacement.

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,479 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade split

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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HT08 KUS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HT08 KUS, 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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HT08 KUS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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