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PK08 MRX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,240 mi
Last recorded139,240 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 139,240 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 109,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,060 miles

Front exhaust pipe bracket broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn to marker bars on outside edge, advised to change

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on the inside edge, advised to change

Rear tyres cracking on inside and outside side wall

winter tyres fitted to front wheels

Fail 1 Mar 2017 98,060 miles

Front exhaust pipe bracket broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn to marker bars on outside edge, advised to change

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on the inside edge, advised to change

Rear tyres cracking on inside and outside side wall

winter tyres fitted to front wheels

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,870 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,858 miles

both front tyres cracking on the outer edges

slight bind in o/s/f brake

slight play in the o/s steering rack end

Fail 18 Mar 2013 59,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking on inside and outside edges recommend replacement a.s.a.p

front discs lipped

rear back box strapped up (strap broken)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,974 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inside and outside edges recommend replacement a.s.a.p

front discs lipped

rear back box strapped up (strap broken)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,060 miles

front brake discs worn,pads ok

rear tyres cracking

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,941 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 MRX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

PK08 MRX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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