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PK57 VFO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,809 mi
Last recorded71,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 VFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,809 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 66,362 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 61,261 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 58,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 55,861 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 55,799 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,196 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 45,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,059 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 37,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,103 miles

Nearside Rear lense damaged

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 5 Jul 2017 29,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,525 miles

n/s/r lense damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres cracking in side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,321 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2015 24,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2014 21,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r lens damaged repaired with tape

Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,838 miles

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

n/s/r lens damaged repaired with tape

Fail 4 Jul 2013 19,790 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs worn

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,790 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2012 16,870 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,870 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,891 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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PK57 VFO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PK57 VFO, 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 PK57 VFO registered?

PK57 VFO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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