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HJ08 PJX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,136 mi
Last recorded108,136 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PJX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 103,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 96,105 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 May 2019 96,105 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak gearbox, excessive. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 90,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak gearbox, excessive. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,454 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,457 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,074 miles

front wipers in poor con

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,188 miles

rear exhaust securing bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 20,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HJ08 PJX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ08 PJX, 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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HJ08 PJX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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