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VO08 HVH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,998 mi
Last recorded68,998 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 HVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,998 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,157 miles

exhaust slight leak ,corroded back box

top strut mount noisy

Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

exhaust slight leak ,corroded back box

top strut mount noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,222 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,766 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking on n/s rear tyre outer sidewalls

Offside Rear slight cracking on n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,414 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 34,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,625 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,554 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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VO08 HVH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO08 HVH, 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 VO08 HVH registered?

VO08 HVH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is VO08 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 HVH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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