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PK08 ONP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,513 mi
Last recorded121,513 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ONP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 121,513 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 121,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 102,216 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 102,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,667 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 81,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,860 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,596 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 56,596 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,703 miles

all 4 tyres cracking/splitting in tread [185/65/15h]

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads wearing slightly low + wear on discs

o/s mirror repaired with tape

Fail 14 Mar 2018 48,689 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

o/s mirror repaired with tape

all 4 tyres cracking/splitting in tread [185/65/15h]

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads wearing slightly low + wear on discs

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,686 miles

both rear tyres started to crack/split in tread [185/65/15h]

o/s/r outer handbrake cable corroded

unable to check front brake pads with wheels on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,156 miles

exhaust rear silencer strap corroded through

front brake pads possibly getting low

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,260 miles

exhaust back box bracket partly broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge [185/65/15h]

wear on front brake discs, unable to check pads properly with wheels on?

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,757 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,931 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 ONP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

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

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