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PJ08 CEO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,953 mi
Last recorded82,953 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 CEO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 82,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 79,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,977 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 75,400 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,089 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,022 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,611 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,622 miles

rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,346 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 61,246 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,237 miles

Spare tyre has excessive damage on the sidewall exposing chords/plys.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 36,237 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre has excessive damage on the sidewall exposing chords/plys.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,154 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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PJ08 CEO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PJ08 CEO, 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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PJ08 CEO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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