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PE08 EUT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,445 mi
Last recorded141,445 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2025 141,445 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion on underside

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 136,687 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,391 miles

slight blow on exhaust rear box

slight corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,846 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear bump stops slightly cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2021 122,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear bump stops slightly cracking

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 117,597 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 109,399 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,631 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also punctured (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,587 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also punctured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,383 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

Fail 6 Feb 2016 75,383 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,892 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,858 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,253 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,106 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 EUT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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