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PE08 NLJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,080 mi
Last recorded117,080 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 NLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 117,080 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Central Front Upper Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking onto to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 110,337 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 103,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,759 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 88,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,420 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 82,420 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,954 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 74,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 39,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,355 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 NLJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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