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PF08 HFS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,561 mi
Last recorded160,561 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 HFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 160,561 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 150,755 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 20 May 2024 141,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 130,040 miles

both o/s and n/s outer sills very weak

Pass 25 May 2022 117,989 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS WEAK

Pass 24 May 2021 105,185 miles

O/S OUTER SILL WEAK

Pass 18 May 2020 96,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 86,933 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2018 76,861 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 76,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 65,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,025 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 38,025 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 30,453 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 24,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 17,880 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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PF08 HFS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PF08 HFS, 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 PF08 HFS registered?

PF08 HFS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is PF08 HFS safe to buy?

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