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PK08 PTX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,024 mi
Last recorded122,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 122,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner & outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 122,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner & outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 100,412 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 98,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2021 98,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing One off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 97,791 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,618 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sections of both side outer sills becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 95,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sections of both side outer sills becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,972 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 92,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2018 92,835 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body has slight damage nearside front

both lower sills have slight corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2018 92,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body has slight damage nearside front

both lower sills have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,056 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 85,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show a white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,590 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,683 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,330 miles

front brake discs and pads appear worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,888 miles

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

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

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 PTX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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