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CX08 PFD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,613 mi
Last recorded119,613 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 PFD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,613 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 119,613 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 109,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 99,433 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 88,792 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,805 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 75,805 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

ex rear bracket corroded away

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,213 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,650 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,908 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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CX08 PFD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX08 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

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

Is CX08 PFD safe to buy?

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