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PE08 AYT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,717 mi
Last recorded128,717 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 AYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 128,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes have corroded places, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corroded bearing notchy but no excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin corroded and bracket broken. exhaust still secure to vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 123,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of rear seatbelt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shocker top mount nut loose resulting in excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes have corroded places, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corroded bearing notchy but no excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin corroded and bracket broken. exhaust still secure to vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,487 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper top bearing mount has slight play

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,599 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 106,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 99,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated Brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 94,039 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 94,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,962 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 86,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,095 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 65,093 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 60,227 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 45,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 31,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,144 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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PE08 AYT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AYT, 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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PE08 AYT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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