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HV08 HZR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,624 mi
Last recorded112,624 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 HZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,624 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,922 miles

both headlights in poor condition

headlights in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,452 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,448 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,481 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge 185/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,414 miles

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2016 85,414 miles

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

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,261 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 83,181 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,493 miles

small chips in top of screen

Fail 8 Feb 2013 77,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

small chips in top of screen

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,476 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,706 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 71,706 miles

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

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

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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HV08 HZR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HZR, 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 HZR registered?

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

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