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PK08 MLL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,137 mi
Last recorded70,137 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 70,137 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 70,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,273 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 59,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 49,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,321 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,379 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 40,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,983 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 29,871 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall starting to perish

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

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,871 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall starting to perish

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,894 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated ( hanger snapped)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,869 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 MLL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

PK08 MLL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for PK08 MLL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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