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PK08 FTZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,820 mi
Last recorded107,820 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 FTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,820 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 104,173 miles

Offside front outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 14 Oct 2024 104,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,837 miles

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,715 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,658 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,172 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 77,172 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,047 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,905 miles

lower shields fitted , obscuring some underbody items

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,953 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,198 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 35,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,840 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 FTZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTZ, 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 PK08 FTZ registered?

PK08 FTZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is PK08 FTZ safe to buy?

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