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PJ08 NFK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,535 mi
Last recorded134,535 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 NFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 134,535 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 134,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 129,787 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 124,783 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs scored

front brake pads worn to approx. 2mm

front tyres wearing unevenly

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 117,667 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f brake disc scored

rear tyres wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2022 112,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 19 Jul 2022 112,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,647 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 100,010 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,548 miles

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

rear exhaust and mounting corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 93,548 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

rear exhaust and mounting corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,524 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,356 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,071 miles

Brake discs ridged

Exhaust system corroded in places

Fail 21 Jul 2016 68,071 miles

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

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

Brake discs ridged

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front nearside tyre wearing unevenly

Front offside tyre wearing unevenly and close to manufactures wear markers

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,406 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres sidewalls cut and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,939 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,571 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,521 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,219 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 25,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 NFK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NFK, 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 NFK registered?

PJ08 NFK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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