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PE08 NKJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,006 mi
Last recorded104,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 NKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,006 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 96,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,144 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Apr 2017 91,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,026 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,745 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 49,901 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidwall starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2012 38,392 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,771 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 NKJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NKJ, 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 NKJ registered?

PE08 NKJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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