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PJ08 DWL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,308 mi
Last recorded49,308 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,200 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 48,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,158 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 48,158 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 47,655 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,055 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,742 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 46,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,415 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,867 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,337 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 41,270 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,487 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 DWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

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

Is PJ08 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 DWL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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