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HW57 HWV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,088 mi
Last recorded84,088 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 HWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,088 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,164 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 77,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,578 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ( Rearer ) mountings deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both . . Deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 72,539 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ( Rearer ) mountings deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 66,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 66,793 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front & rear tyre valves cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,255 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 44,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.837 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6.14 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 6.14 (7.3.D.4)

26% front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,696 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 34,878 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 34,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,763 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 21,272 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,182 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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HW57 HWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HW57 HWV, 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 HW57 HWV registered?

HW57 HWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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