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AU08 PWK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,004 mi
Last recorded59,004 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PWK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 59,004 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 59,004 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Sep 2025 54,549 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack is wet with PAS oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 54,548 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exh bracket/ hanger cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack is wet with PAS oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 50,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer band (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 45,995 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 40,457 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting noisey

Offside Front shock absorber mount noisey

Pass 26 Aug 2021 35,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,416 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 30,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,810 miles

front wipers starting to perish

Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,053 miles

all tyres heavily cracked/ perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,778 miles

all 4 tyres outer side walls perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,178 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perished

rear silencer support bracket broken

Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,759 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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AU08 PWK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AU08 PWK, 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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AU08 PWK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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