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PJ08 XYR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 90,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint above driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting band (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective To rear of sump (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Whole light cluster affected (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre mis-shapen around inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,509 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Support band around rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,882 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 74,882 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,225 miles

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 71,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,679 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 64,675 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced bottom arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced bottom arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 63,368 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 59,515 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 55,544 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 55,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 20 May 2014 52,207 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 40,024 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 40,024 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 30,789 miles

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

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 XYR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

PJ08 XYR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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