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PJ08 RYZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,733 mi
Last recorded104,733 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 104,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 90,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2015 90,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,097 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 77,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

limited access to rear seats

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,888 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 75,888 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,053 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 RYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

PJ08 RYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 RYZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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