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PE08 AEW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,445 mi
Last recorded114,445 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 AEW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 114,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 108,723 miles

Fog light switch faulty

Fail 8 May 2018 108,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fog light switch faulty

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 103,953 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 103,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 97,131 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 97,131 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 82,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2015 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 67,148 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 67,148 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 52,024 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer bracket broken but secure

Fail 15 May 2013 52,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer bracket broken but secure

Fail 9 May 2012 37,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 37,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 26,216 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres on limit

n/s front tyre has a cut in it

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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PE08 AEW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PE08 AEW, 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 PE08 AEW registered?

PE08 AEW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is PE08 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 AEW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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