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PJ08 XNV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,361 mi
Last recorded174,361 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 174,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear sill damaged

both front tyres perishing, wearing low & slight damage to outer walls

both rear tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2020 174,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low at maximum adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashes when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front BRAKE PADS WORN THIN

Offside Rear sill damaged

both front tyres perishing, wearing low & slight damage to outer walls

both rear tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2019
Fail 16 May 2019

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 147,809 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 147,809 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 135,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 31 May 2016 123,157 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 May 2015 110,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 97,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 85,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 14 May 2012 73,987 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 73,987 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 66,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2011 66,680 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XNV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black 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 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

PJ08 XNV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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