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PF08 LPP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LPP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 72,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,349 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Dec 2023 69,349 miles

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

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,664 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger rotted

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 65,659 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger rotted

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,554 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger rotten

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Nov 2021 61,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger rotten

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,463 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,463 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,802 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 49,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,113 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,646 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 42,642 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,203 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 32,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,744 miles

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Nearside Front 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 27 May 2011 13,318 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 LPP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LPP, 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 LPP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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