MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Check straps worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp poor image
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components
Various air intake pipework and exhaust heat shields adrift
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Check straps worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp poor image
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components
Various air intake pipework and exhaust heat shields adrift
Corrosion present under vehicle.
Exhaust heat shield adrift.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Offside front and nearside rear doors stiff to move. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Corrosion present under vehicle.
Exhaust heat shield adrift.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Offside front and nearside rear doors stiff to move. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Wiper badly worn.
Nearside Wiper badly worn.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear seatbelt release button broken.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear seatbelt release button broken.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside wiper blade poor
advise both front brake discs worn
advise deep cut in outer side wall of offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW08 FHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?
HW08 FHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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