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PL08 EFS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,282 mi
Last recorded93,282 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 EFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 93,282 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 91,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension bush and bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 89,678 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 89,678 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,105 miles

Front clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 1 Mar 2021 87,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Mar 2020 85,206 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 85,204 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,777 miles

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,410 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,408 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,549 miles

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

offside front tyre cracked and perishing

oil warning lamp on indicates a fault

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Sep 2016 64,549 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre cracked and perishing

oil warning lamp on indicates a fault

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2015 57,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 48,922 miles

oil light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,151 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 40,151 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,864 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 35,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,938 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 EFS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PL08 EFS, 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 PL08 EFS registered?

PL08 EFS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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