MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,544 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust bracket deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()
front under tray fitted, limiting view
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
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
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
Front Number Plate slightly damaged, still readable
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear nail in tyre, (inner edge)
clutch peddle rubber worn
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish , advise renewal
Offside rear tyre is starting to perish , advise renewal
Vehicle wet when tested
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
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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.
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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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What year was HW08 FHG registered?
HW08 FHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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