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PL08 XRB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,517 mi
Last recorded106,517 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 XRB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,517 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 106,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle o/s and n/s (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 71,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,281 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 55,451 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 43,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 36,773 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 XRB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

PL08 XRB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 August 2008.

Is PL08 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 XRB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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