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PK08 PUU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,128 mi
Last recorded109,128 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 PUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 109,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,325 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside and nearside sills corroded

welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 30 Aug 2023 93,322 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,554 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

welding repairs covered in a protective coating

Fail 5 Sep 2022 83,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,827 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 70,827 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,689 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 51,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front shocker top mountain slightly worn osf

Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,285 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 42,276 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,302 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 28,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,096 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,903 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 PUU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol 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 PUU, 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 PUU registered?

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

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