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HW58 FGC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,409 mi
Last recorded82,409 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 FGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,409 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 82,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/s And O/s (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 81,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 79,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Image Is Slightly Reduced/Poor Due To The Condition Of Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Image Is Slightly Reduced/Poor Due To The Condition Of Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 74,910 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 74,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 71,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 69,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,852 miles

Under tray fitted limiting inspection of underside of vehicle.

Wheel Trims Fitted so unable to inspect Wheel Nuts or Studs.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,557 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both very smeary / advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

emissions only just met pass limit

various covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2019 64,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

various covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,856 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 60,847 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 o/s and n/s rear ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,943 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,559 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres cracked and perished

unable to inspect nearside rear or offside rear adult belts due to child seats being fitted

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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HW58 FGC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HW58 FGC, 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 HW58 FGC registered?

HW58 FGC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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