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NH08 HMV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,474 mi
Last recorded92,474 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 HMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,474 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 92,471 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlight lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 90,741 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 90,741 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,982 miles

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2023 87,539 miles

Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,288 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Outer cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 85,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,084 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 83,084 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,355 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,853 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 78,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 78,842 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre have cracking and perishing in the tread

Pass 2 Dec 2017 76,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,868 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,862 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside and offside front outer sills have been repaired previously

Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,038 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,339 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 58,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,812 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,431 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,573 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,631 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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NH08 HMV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NH08 HMV, 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 NH08 HMV registered?

NH08 HMV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is NH08 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH08 HMV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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