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PL08 HXX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,310 mi
Last recorded140,310 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 140,310 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 140,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 134,816 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills corroded and weak

Fail 13 Mar 2023 134,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills corroded and weak

Pass 14 Mar 2022 126,390 miles

Offside Front headlight lens dull

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wishbone bushes worn

both sills corroded and weak

Fail 11 Mar 2022 126,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight lens dull

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front wishbone bushes worn

both sills corroded and weak

Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 117,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and weak, existing patches corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 110,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 110,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,097 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 99,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,029 miles

unable to see front outer brake pads

Fail 5 Mar 2018 94,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on shoulder

unable to see front outer brake pads

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,878 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 87,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,525 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,002 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 34,186 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 HXX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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