MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Engine has oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack has slight roughness when turning steering lock to lock
Vehicle has noise coming from power steering pump
Vehicle has noise coming from turbo
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Engine has oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack has slight roughness when turning steering lock to lock
Vehicle has noise coming from power steering pump
Vehicle has noise coming from turbo
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s/f tyre low
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s/f tyre low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV08 VHU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?
HV08 VHU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.
Is HV08 VHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV08 VHU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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