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PF08 LNH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,583 mi
Last recorded96,583 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LNH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 93,089 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,329 miles

Nearside Front Wear to upper suspension leg bearing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wear to upper suspension leg bearing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Jan 2024 89,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wear to upper suspension leg bearing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wear to upper suspension leg bearing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,744 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded under sealant

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded under sealant

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,827 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 79,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2019 75,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2018 68,605 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 68,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,224 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,124 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 LNH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LNH, 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 LNH registered?

PF08 LNH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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