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M70 HRJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,464 mi
Last recorded33,464 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 HRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 33,464 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Offside sill damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2025 33,464 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear lamp lens loose

Offside sill damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2024 31,983 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 30,157 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 28,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,667 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,960 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills weak but not holed

Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,707 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,673 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,428 miles

REAR EXHAUST BAND CORRODED

SERVICE DUE, LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,231 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,425 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 9,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,339 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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M70 HRJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M70 HRJ, 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 M70 HRJ registered?

M70 HRJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is M70 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 HRJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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