MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,676 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective tied up securely needs attention (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) needs attention ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective tied up securely needs attention (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) needs attention ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust strap corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL08 HYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?
PL08 HYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is PL08 HYJ safe to buy?
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