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PK08 ZPX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,678 mi
Last recorded156,678 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ZPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 156,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front FOGLIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 21 Mar 2025 156,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front FOGLIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 3 Apr 2024 150,114 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 150,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,836 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 139,836 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 130,732 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working and damaged

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body damage

Pass 9 Mar 2021 120,731 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 120,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,258 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 96,967 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,537 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 85,537 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,753 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,398 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,839 miles

R/N/S tyre cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

f/n/s tyre perishing slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,815 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,520 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 ZPX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

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

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