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PL08 ENE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,152 mi
Last recorded95,152 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ENE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 95,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount noisy

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 95,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,789 miles

Nearside Front strut top noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2022 88,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut top noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2021 80,954 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 80,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,084 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 74,083 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached lamp insecure (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,652 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 69,652 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 64,676 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 64,674 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,925 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 57,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust support mount broke

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 53,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 40,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,806 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 31 Dec 2012 35,563 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,750 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 23,743 miles

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

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 ENE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ENE, 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 ENE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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