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PL08 CCY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,936 mi
Last recorded78,936 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 CCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,936 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 78,936 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 71,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link fitted incorrectly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,934 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 45,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,946 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 37,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 27,843 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 27,843 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 18,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2016 17,474 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2015 15,864 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on outter sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked on outter sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2015 15,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/r tyre cracked on outter sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked on outter sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2014 13,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 11,043 miles

slight kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 8,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,952 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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PL08 CCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PL08 CCY, 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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PL08 CCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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