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PE08 HLC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,623 mi
Last recorded151,623 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 HLC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 151,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 151,617 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/s and o/s on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 145,331 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 145,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 141,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 135,563 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 135,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 123,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2013 103,791 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,791 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,433 miles

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

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 HLC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

PE08 HLC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for PE08 HLC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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