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PK08 BJZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,574 mi
Last recorded144,574 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 BJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 144,574 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 141,668 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 414,668 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 137,008 miles

Nearside Front bumper and wing damage

Offside Front strut top bearing not fully free in its movement

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 137,008 miles

Nearside Front bumper and wing damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front strut top bearing not fully free in its movement

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 133,236 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 133,236 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,594 miles

Rear exhaust box support bracket corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 107,989 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing getting noisy

Fail 26 Mar 2016 107,989 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing getting noisy

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,307 miles

Front brake discs getting worn.

Rear exhaust bracket getting corroded.

Screw in near side rear tyre.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,307 miles

Front brake discs getting worn.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket getting corroded.

Screw in near side rear tyre.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,314 miles

rear exhaust support bracket getting corroded

some play front drop links

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,209 miles

rear exhaust box support bracket getting corroded

some play front drop links

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,002 miles

exhaust back box support bracket getting corroded

front pads half worn

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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PK08 BJZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PK08 BJZ, 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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PK08 BJZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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