CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE08 ERK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,996 mi
Last recorded31,996 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 ERK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 31,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 30,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 29,674 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 28,150 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 26,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 23,640 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

Surface corrosion on front subframe and rear axle

Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,257 miles

Rear exhaust strap snapped

Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,940 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2018 18,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 16,806 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear wiper blade split and smearing

Fail 14 Jun 2017 16,806 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres excessively cracked on edges (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,423 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2014 10,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 8,178 miles

all 4 tyres slight deterioration outer sidewalls

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,107 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 5,684 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE08 ERK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PE08 ERK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE08 ERK?

You can check the full history of PE08 ERK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE08 ERK registered?

PE08 ERK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is PE08 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 ERK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE08 ERK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE08 ERK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.