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PF08 LPK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,395 mi
Last recorded96,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LPK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 96,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside lens faded affecting headlamp aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill welded repair panel loose (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,992 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 92,992 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (hanger strap snapped but system still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 89,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (hanger strap snapped but system still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 85,292 miles

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

under the car rear are corroded

Fail 27 May 2022 85,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under the car rear are corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,585 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 78,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 74,011 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 74,011 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 71,647 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,188 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 63,277 miles

Rear exhaust mount coroded

Pass 20 May 2015 56,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,746 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 50,746 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,911 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 42,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,187 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 30 May 2012 33,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs lipped

nsf has cracks on inner egde not to cords but very close

Pass 20 May 2011 24,465 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 LPK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LPK, 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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PF08 LPK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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