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P88 PAH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 PAH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 75,616 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 75,612 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 74,933 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,798 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,842 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 68,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 65,195 miles

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2.5 mm

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 May 2020 65,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2.5 mm

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 May 2019 59,383 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

clutch petal rubber missing

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop split/part missing

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 24 May 2018 57,126 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

both n/s and o/s sill panel corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 57,126 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

both n/s and o/s sill panel corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,816 miles

Nearside sill panel corroded

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Offside sill panel corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,525 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 55,524 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,622 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,538 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 51,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2013 49,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 46,990 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,454 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 44,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 42,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,036 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 36,731 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 36,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 32,852 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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P88 PAH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 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 P88 PAH, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P88 PAH registered?

P88 PAH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is P88 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P88 PAH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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