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PF08 LPC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,891 mi
Last recorded100,891 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LPC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 100,891 miles

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

Underbody and suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,714 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,320 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 87,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,317 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage metal pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 76,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage metal pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 71,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 69,634 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 69,627 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2016 65,032 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,495 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,624 miles

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

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

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 LPC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

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

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