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VN08 HZC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,765 mi
Last recorded122,765 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 HZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 122,765 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 122,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 117,057 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 117,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 115,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 112,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,582 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 104,483 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2019 102,390 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 98,594 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 94,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 90,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 85,545 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 80,282 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 73,039 miles

1.Rear silencer mount corroded. 2.N/S/R Tyre cracking on sidewalls/tread.

Pass 12 May 2012 66,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,632 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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VN08 HZC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VN08 HZC, 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 VN08 HZC registered?

VN08 HZC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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