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HW08 FHG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,544 mi
Last recorded75,544 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,544 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and tyre is 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2022 75,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

EML warning light on, engine fault sign showing on dash

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and tyre is 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges.. 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2021 70,231 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges.. 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

recommend having tyre pressures and wheel alignment checked

Pass 28 Mar 2020 68,110 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,631 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

front under tray fitted, limiting view

Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge,, 2.1mm in place (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

front under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,574 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,169 miles

Front Number Plate slightly damaged, still readable

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,631 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 38,524 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre, (inner edge)

clutch peddle rubber worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,356 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 33,356 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,130 miles

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish , advise renewal

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish , advise renewal

Vehicle wet when tested

Fail 27 Mar 2014 28,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish , advise renewal

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish , advise renewal

Vehicle wet when tested

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,516 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 19,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,820 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

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 FHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW08 FHG, 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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HW08 FHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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