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PK08 XYA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,905 mi
Last recorded78,905 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 XYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 78,905 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,692 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 72,624 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SWILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,345 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,391 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,391 miles

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

Offside front tyre low on pressure

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 44,007 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 44,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres scrubbed

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,158 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,814 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 XYA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

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

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