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AU08 PWN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 89,372 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 89,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 82,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 76,101 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 76,043 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 72,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 68,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 61,060 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,895 miles

rear brake noisey

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,635 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 53,635 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads appear to be low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,794 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 24,646 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,646 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 PWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PWN, 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 PWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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