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PG08 DWX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,570 mi
Last recorded108,570 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 DWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 108,570 miles

NSF inner CV boot leaking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper missing

Slight blow from rear exhaust connection

Pass 14 Oct 2024 104,113 miles

OSF sidelight weak

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,703 miles

1 of highline brakelight bulbs not working

Front number plate has slight damage

NS inner CV boot leaking grease

Rear wiper missing

Fail 24 Oct 2023 99,703 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to backbox and hole in center pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox disconnected (snapped) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hole in center pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

1 of highline brakelight bulbs not working

Front number plate has slight damage

NS inner CV boot leaking grease

Rear wiper missing

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,288 miles

1 of highline brakelight bulbs out

Rear wiper split

Fail 25 Oct 2022 95,288 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

1 of highline brakelight bulbs out

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,383 miles

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

rear wiper split

spare wheel missing

Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,383 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front spring jumping

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper split

spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

from bumper slightly damaged

service light on

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2019 73,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 8 Nov 2017 64,075 miles

service light on

Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,759 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,303 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 47,517 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,588 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 41,588 miles

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

Exhaust back box - clamp broken but still supported

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,815 miles

exhaust backbox bracket broken but secure

Fail 26 Jul 2013 39,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox bracket broken but secure

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,394 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jul 2012 32,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jul 2011 24,925 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,925 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

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 DWX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 PG08 DWX, 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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PG08 DWX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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