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HV08 CZB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,069 mi
Last recorded83,069 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 CZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2026 83,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

both outer sills bubbling up under paintwork/underseal

dampness to power steering pipes near rack

Pass 8 Mar 2025 80,350 miles

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

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

both headlamp outer lenses faded

o/s front outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2024 77,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 77,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 75,365 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 75,365 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,477 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 68,541 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,457 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Near side front tyre low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (185/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust strap corroded and broken

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,938 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken, not insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2017 40,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket broken, not insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,815 miles

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

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

offside front tyre damaged sidewall

nearside front tyre bald on raised edges 185/65x15

Fail 4 Mar 2015 29,971 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,971 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,666 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 25,666 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 2 Mar 2013 20,618 miles

n/s/f tyre deteriorated and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has been run flat (185/65r15)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,754 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 CZB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV08 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

HV08 CZB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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