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PL08 WDE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,135 mi
Last recorded89,135 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,135 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,883 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,453 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,817 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 78,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth is 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,792 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 48,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,712 miles

rear tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,390 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 36,390 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,542 miles

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)

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 WDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL08 WDE registered?

PL08 WDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 August 2008.

Is PL08 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 WDE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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