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PK08 OMV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,268 mi
Last recorded154,268 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 OMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 154,268 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2015 139,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,934 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 113,680 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box strap broken but not affecting security of exhaust

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattleing

Pass 4 May 2012 26,954 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,477 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 OMV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

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

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