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HW58 GAX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,665 mi
Last recorded91,665 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 GAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 91,665 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2024 91,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,635 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2023 90,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2021 87,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 87,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,492 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 83,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,426 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 78,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,321 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,903 miles

rear exhaust box bracket corroded/broken.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 56,898 miles

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

rear exhaust box bracket corroded/broken.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,186 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,669 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 36,669 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside front tyre outer side wall perished

offside rear tyre side wall perished

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 GAX 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 65%.

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 GAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW58 GAX registered?

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

Is HW58 GAX safe to buy?

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