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PE08 RWO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,483 mi
Last recorded113,483 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 113,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine under tray poorly mounted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 105,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,635 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,898 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 95,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 76,155 miles

Front Tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2019 76,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2018 64,363 miles

Front Brake pads appear to be worn low

General corrosion to vehicle underbody and various components

Nearside Headlamp aim on the upper limit

Offside Headlamp aim on the lower limit

Rear Tyres perished

Wipers smearing

Pass 19 May 2017 51,556 miles

oil residue on engine

service due

slight lip and corrosion to front brake discs

small nail in edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2017 51,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit and unevenly worn on edges

oil residue on engine

service due

slight lip and corrosion to front brake discs

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

small nail in edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2016 38,530 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,860 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,352 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,584 miles

rear brakes noisey when pressed

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 RWO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RWO, 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 RWO registered?

PE08 RWO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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