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PL08 CEN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,605 mi
Last recorded115,605 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 CEN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 106,724 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 106,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill corroded and holed (thumb pressure only applied) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 96,726 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Steady bracket attached to g/box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp insecure Combination Lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer front steady bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both at front (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 79,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 73,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,934 miles

Nearside Minor oil leak,gearbox oil seal n/s driveshaft

Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,497 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 57,497 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,175 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 41,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,720 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,889 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 32,828 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,613 miles

Front tyres cuts sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,418 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 CEN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 CEN, 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 CEN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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