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HW08 HXC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,176 mi
Last recorded122,176 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 122,176 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 122,176 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 113,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 113,955 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 6 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 110,713 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,702 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 99,702 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 85,841 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 79,175 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,924 miles

rear wiper blade very poor condition,exhaust rear box bracket broken but still supported

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,914 miles

Fuel Filler Cap Damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Braket slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Filler Cap Damaged

Nearside Front Brake Binding

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Braket slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,060 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,705 miles

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,923 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 36,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,503 miles

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 HXC 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 70%.

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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

HW08 HXC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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