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HV08 BWK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,592 mi
Last recorded79,592 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BWK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,592 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 79,546 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 77,793 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,455 miles

nearside front shock absorber touching inner wheel arch body

Fail 23 Oct 2023 76,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

nearside front shock absorber touching inner wheel arch body

nearside rear tyre split cracked and perished 185/65/15

Pass 22 Oct 2022 74,992 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 73,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 72,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 70,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 70,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 66,678 miles

Rear wiper blade split

service warning lamp on

Fail 21 Oct 2017 66,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade split

service warning lamp on

Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,582 miles

service warning lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,293 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2014 61,690 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 61,690 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,340 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,499 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,066 miles

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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HV08 BWK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV08 BWK, 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 HV08 BWK registered?

HV08 BWK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is HV08 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 BWK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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