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2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,247 mi
Last recorded107,247 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 CFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 107,247 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 107,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,494 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 90,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,037 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 75,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,064 miles

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

both rear lamps not secure at bottom

Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,280 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 44,280 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,402 miles

power steering fluid cap missing

Fail 18 Jan 2018 32,402 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly cracking exposing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres fitted to the vehicle are 11 years old dot....4107

both rear tyres cracking

power steering fluid cap missing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 12,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 12,124 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 11,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,480 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 10,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 7,919 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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PK08 CFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK08 CFU, 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 CFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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