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PK08 PUH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,682 mi
Last recorded125,682 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 125,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 120,626 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 115,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,646 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 100,646 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,850 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 82,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cylinder no4 injector leaking

on emission test on running engine making noise may do damage if tested

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,430 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 73,428 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 64,220 miles

centre rear seat nearside buckle outer cover coming apart

spare tyre cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,641 miles

slight dent in nearside outer sill

stone chips in front screen

Fail 5 Aug 2013 54,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight dent in nearside outer sill

stone chips in front screen

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,281 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,113 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,257 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 PUH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

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

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