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PK08 UPE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,400 mi
Last recorded144,400 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 144,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 131,809 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 126,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 120,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre worn slightly low on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal tread limit

rear exhaust mounting strap deteriorated but system is still secured by other mountings

slight play in o/s front track rod end ball joint

Pass 26 Apr 2014 112,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

air pipe missing in engine bay

Pass 16 May 2013 101,990 miles

bracket under drivers seat snapped but secure

n/s/f fog light smashed

rear exhaust box strap snapped but secure

Fail 15 May 2013 101,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

bracket under drivers seat snapped but secure

n/s/f fog light smashed

rear exhaust box strap snapped but secure

Pass 22 May 2012 87,942 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 May 2012 87,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine warning light on

NSF fog light lens smashed

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2011 59,530 miles

Near side rear seatbelt not tested inaccesible

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 UPE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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