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PG08 AOL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,137 mi
Last recorded133,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 AOL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 133,137 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively oil contamination (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 123,273 miles

front discs corroded

minor oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2025 123,273 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s inner gaiter split behind rack bracket (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

front discs corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2024 121,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,222 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 116,367 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 116,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,350 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,792 miles

Rear Exhaust strap corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear box strap broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 27,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear box strap broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear box strap rusted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,462 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,337 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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PG08 AOL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PG08 AOL, 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 PG08 AOL registered?

PG08 AOL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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