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PJ08 DVW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,721 mi
Last recorded37,721 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 37,721 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,164 miles

oil leak back of engine

Fail 26 Aug 2025 37,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak back of engine

Pass 22 Aug 2024 36,439 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,489 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 34,323 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 34,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,265 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,543 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 32,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,982 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,478 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 29,478 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,081 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,898 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,165 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 DVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DVW, 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 PJ08 DVW registered?

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

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