CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ08 PYO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,476 mi
Last recorded151,476 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 PYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 151,476 miles

sills corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 151,476 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 141,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 141,934 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 133,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 121,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,544 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,276 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,233 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,184 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 8,223 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 7,651 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ08 PYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ08 PYO?

You can check the full history of PJ08 PYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ08 PYO registered?

PJ08 PYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is PJ08 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 PYO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ08 PYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ08 PYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.