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PJ08 DVX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,366 mi
Last recorded102,366 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,366 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 102,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 91,732 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 82,567 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 72,909 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,082 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 55,820 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 55,818 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

rear silencer securing strap corroded and partially adrift

Fail 16 Apr 2014 45,074 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

front tyres on 3mm but bald on inner/outer edges

rear silencer securing strap corroded and partially adrift

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,997 miles

o/s/f fog lamp trim m issing. rear exhaust strap corroded and broken although exhaust still remains secure.

Pass 11 May 2012 24,134 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 24,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

engine light on

Pass 27 May 2011 20,123 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 DVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ08 DVX, 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 DVX registered?

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

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