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HW58 FGP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,128 mi
Last recorded103,128 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,128 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 103,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,258 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2016 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside mirror missing

Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,384 miles

Nearside mirror is missing

Fail 6 Nov 2013 51,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside mirror is missing

Fail 6 Nov 2013 51,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,785 miles

osr and nsr and osf tyres starting to crack and perish recheck next mot

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,461 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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HW58 FGP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 HW58 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

HW58 FGP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is HW58 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW58 FGP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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