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HV58 TWU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,735 mi
Last recorded106,735 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 TWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 106,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 106,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,080 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 99,080 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 99,075 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,756 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,686 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 90,686 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 84,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,071 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,600 miles

undertray fitted preventing a full inspection on some items

Fail 30 Nov 2017 75,580 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

undertray fitted preventing a full inspection on some items

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,379 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,311 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013
Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,356 miles

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

advise cracking on 2 rear tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,080 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres wearing near limit 3mm 185/65/15

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls 185/65/15

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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HV58 TWU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV58 TWU, 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 HV58 TWU registered?

HV58 TWU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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