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HW08 FHP

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,209 mi
Last recorded71,209 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 FHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 71,209 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 71,187 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,577 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 70,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 67,914 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s front outer sill panels, corroded, blistering,, recommend keep check (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels, and inner sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Fail 13 Mar 2024 67,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread starting to lose shape, tyre is 9 years old, has been repaired (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s front outer sill panels, corroded, blistering,, recommend keep check (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop/end link,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels, and inner sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,669 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels, corrosion blisters,, recommend keep check (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

undertrays fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,862 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels, signs of blistering (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,555 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,943 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,929 miles

Both Front Brakes Binding

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2015 37,929 miles

Both Front Brakes Binding

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,836 miles

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

Rear silencer support binding corroded apart but silencer still well supported.

Rear wiper split.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 33,836 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear silencer support binding corroded apart but silencer still well supported.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,642 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 28,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,839 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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HW08 FHP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW08 FHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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

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