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MH08 DHZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,136 mi
Last recorded104,136 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 DHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 104,136 miles

exhaust system poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,183 miles

Offside washer jet not working

both front tyre worn on edges (just acceptable

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2019 99,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside washer jet not working

both front tyre worn on edges (just acceptable

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,056 miles

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,232 miles

exhaust system poor condition, rear hanger broken

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,150 miles

exhaust system poor condition, (rear hanger broken,slight blow front flexy )

n/s washer jet weak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system poor condition, (rear hanger broken,slight blow front flexy )

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracks in sidewalls ,slight runout

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,168 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition(rear hanger broken and slight blow from flexy)

n/s/f tyre slight cracks in sidewalls

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,015 miles

all tyres side walls poor condition.

corrsion to exhaust.

engine oil level low.

front tyres 2mm/slight tread run out.

nail n/s/r tyre.

rear tyres 2.5/3mm.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,686 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 34,429 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,429 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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MH08 DHZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MH08 DHZ, 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 MH08 DHZ registered?

MH08 DHZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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