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PG08 GPO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,108 mi
Last recorded77,108 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 GPO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,108 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 77,106 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 74,412 miles

Front Have slight misting too lens.

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 74,412 miles

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

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

Front Have slight misting too lens.

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 70,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 66,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 59,116 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 59,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 55,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,976 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,715 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,986 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,650 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,942 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 20,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 11,996 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 GPO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

PG08 GPO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is PG08 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 GPO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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