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HW08 FHC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,331 mi
Last recorded181,331 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 FHC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 181,331 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 160,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 160,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 143,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 140,984 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 125,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 106,140 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 81,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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HW08 FHC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HW08 FHC, 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 HW08 FHC registered?

HW08 FHC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is HW08 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 FHC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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