CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL57 HNE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 HNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 83,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 83,183 miles

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

Nearside Diff Seal Leaking

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 26 Feb 2018 74,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,887 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

child seats fitted in the rear ..seat belts not checked

eml light on

Fail 10 Mar 2017 65,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged exposing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished

child seats fitted in the rear ..seat belts not checked

eml light on

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,547 miles

exhaust back box bracket corroded

n.s.f tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,385 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,029 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,492 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL57 HNE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PL57 HNE, 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

How do I check the history of PL57 HNE?

You can check the full history of PL57 HNE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL57 HNE registered?

PL57 HNE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is PL57 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 HNE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL57 HNE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL57 HNE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.