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CX08 PBV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,203 mi
Last recorded100,203 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 PBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,203 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 99,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box mounting bracket fractured. supported by wire

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,353 miles

exhaust rear box hanger corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,334 miles

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

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

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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CX08 PBV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX08 PBV, 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 CX08 PBV registered?

CX08 PBV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CX08 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 PBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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